This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.
With this visa, you can
move to or stay in Australia as a permanent resident
sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
apply for Australian citizenshipif eligible
Visa Requirements
have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
the applicant must be able to obtain an assurance of support from an eligible assurer. The assurer can be the eligible child of the applicant, a natural person or a body who is able to pass the income test
the applicant must meet the balance-of-family test where at least half of your children is either an Australian citizen, and Australian Permeant resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
the assurer needs to provide financial support for the applicant so the applicant will not have to rely on government assistance after she/he enters Australia on this visa
meet all applicable visa conditions and follow Australian law
not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
Apply for a Parent Visa (subclass 103) as a retiree
If you apply for the subclass 103 visa as retiree you do not have to:
Meet the balance of family test, or
Have a sponsor or and assurance of support
Cost
First instalment, payable at time of visa application: