Parent Visa Subclass 103 | A Free Guide
Subclass 103 Parent visa allows a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to move to Australia. Under this subclass of visa parents can come and stay in Australia for an indefinite period.
Obligations of Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
To avail of this category of visa, there are certain requirements that you will need to fulfill. The lists are given below.
- Stay Duration– The stay duration under this subclass of visa is permanent.
- Visa Cost– The cost of this subclass of visa starts from AUD 6,415.
- Things you must/ need to have: To avail of this visa you must-
- Have a child who is either:
- An Australian citizen
- An Australian permanent resident, or
- An eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Meet all applicable visa conditions and follow Australian law
- Have a sponsor
- Meet the balance-of-family test
- Meet the health requirement
- Meet the character requirement
- Have the assurance of support
- Not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
- Have a child who is either:
- Activities in Australia you can undertake: With this category of visa you can-
- Come and stay in Australia permanently
- Work and study in Australia without any restriction
- Apply as a retiree (conditions apply)
- Enroll in Medicare
- Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
- Sponsor your family members to come to Australia
FAQs of Subclass 103 Parent visa
- Can I apply for this subclass of visa as a retiree?
Yes, you can apply for a Parent visa (subclass 103) as a retiree if:
- On 8 May 2018, you held or had previously held an Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visa or Retirement (subclass 410), and
- You have not held any other substantive visa between 8 May 2018 and the date you applied for the Parent visa
2. Do I need to meet the balance-of-family test to avail of the Subclass 103 visa?
Yes, to avail of this subclass of visa you must meet the balance-of-family test. You meet the balance of family test if:
- At least half of your children and step-children are eligible children, or
- There are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country
To learn more please see examples of how the balance-of-family test is applied.
3. Is it essential to meet the health requirement to avail of this subclass of visa?
Yes, to avail of this subclass of visa, you and your family members must meet our health requirements.
To know more about parent visas and other Australian migration laws, please consult Australian Visa Lawyers.
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