Following are multiple streams of Parent visas with their subclasses:

Aged Parent visa (subclass 804)

• This is a permanent visa and it lets an older person stay in Australia as a permanent resident.

• Eligible applicants can also apply for Australian citizenship

• Form 40 is available for the sponsors

• A sponsor must agree to support the applicant and their family for the first two years.

Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)

• Australian residents citizens or eligible New Zealand citizens can apply for this visa for their parents.

• This is a permanent visa and allows the applicants to move to Australian permanently

• Applicants must pass the eligibility criteria

• They must meet the family ratio test also known as balance-of-family

• Assurance of support is necessary

Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)

• This is a permanent visa

• Allows the applicant to work and study in Australia

• You can participate in Australia’s health care scheme

• Must be old enough to receive an age pension in Australia

• Must have an eligible child who is settled in Australia and hold Australian permanent residency or citizenship

Sponsored Parent visa (Temporary) (subclass 870)

• This temporary visa lets you visit Australia for up to 3 to 5 years

• Can apply for further visas to visit up to a maximum period in Australia of 10 years

• You cannot work in Australia with this visa

• The processing timeframe varies from 58 days to 24 months