Aged parent subclass 804 visa: bring your family to Australia

What is a Subclass 804 visa?

The Subclass 804 visa is a pathway for elderly parents to reunite and live permanently with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen children in Australia.

The benefits of Aged Parent visa

Like any other Parent visas, the Aged Parent visa (Subclass 804 visa) has specific benefits as the following:

• Family Reunion: Allows elderly parents to live with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen children in Australia.
• Permanent Residency: Provides permanent residency status in Australia, allowing access to healthcare and social security benefits.
• Work and Study: Enables visa holders to work and study in Australia.
• Travel: Allows multiple entries into and exits from Australia for up to five years.
• Pathway to Citizenship: Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residence requirements.
• Healthcare: Access to Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system.
• Social Benefits: Eligibility for social security benefits if eligible.
• Sponsorship: Opportunity to sponsor other eligible family members for permanent residency.

These benefits make the Aged Parent visa subclass 804 a valuable option for families seeking to be together in Australia and for elderly parents seeking to settle in the country.

Contact VEM for further information.

The requirements of a Subclass 804 visa

The requirements for a Subclass 804 visa (Aged Parent visa) typically include:

• Age: The applicant must be of pension age, which is currently defined as 66 years and older for men and women.
• Parental Relationship: The applicant must be the parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia.
• Sponsorship: An eligible sponsor (usually the child or another eligible person) must sponsor the applicant and provide financial support.
• Balance of Family Test: The applicant must meet the Balance of Family test, which requires that at least half of their children live permanently in Australia, or more of their children live permanently in Australia than in any other single country.
• Health and Character Requirements: The applicant must meet health and character requirements. This includes undergoing health examinations and providing police clearance certificates.
• Aged parent visa 804 Assurance of Support: A financial assurance must be provided to ensure the applicant will not require social security payments upon arrival in Australia.
• No Debts to the Australian Government: The applicant must have no outstanding debts to the Australian government.

These requirements ensure that applicants for this non contributory Aged parent visa meet the criteria for family reunion and contribute positively to Australian society.

To determine if you meet the requirements for the Subclass 804 Aged Parent visa, please contact VEM. Our consultant, Mr. Peter Cao, a registered migration agent (MARN: 1577877) with over 12 years of experience in migration, will provide expert assistance.

For more details about aged parent visa 804 age requirement in Australia, please refer to the following table:

Step by step of an Aged Parent visa – Subclass 804

Here is a step-by-step guide for applying for a Subclass 804 Contributory Aged Parent visa:

• Step 1: Check eligibility based on age and family sponsorship.
• Step 2: Gather required documents.
• Step 3: Pay the visa fee and lodge the Aged parent visa 804 application form with supporting documents.
• Step 4: Undergo health and character checks.
• Step 5: Pay contributory fee
• Step 6: Provide Assurance of Support.
• Step 7: Await processing and decision notification.
• Step 8: If approved, travel to Australia within the visa’s validity period.

Subclass 804 Aged Parent visa cost

Like subclass 103 visa, the Subclass 804 visa application fees have increased in 2024 from AUD 4,990 to AUD 5,125. Below are the details of Aged parent visa 804 cost:

 Note: The fees listed above do not include a 1.4% surcharge.

Subclass 804 Aged Parent visa processing time

Currently, there is no available information on the processing time for Aged Parent visa applications.

Please note that the Aged parent visa 804 processing time can be significantly delayed if applications are not properly lodged. It is crucial to ensure that your application is well-prepared to minimize potential delays in processing.

We support our clients throughout their entire immigration journey. Contact VEM for further assistance and guidance.

Our CEO, Mr. Peter Cao, a registered migration agent (MARN: 1577877) and member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA: 12648), provides trusted guidance every step of the way.

By: Peter Phong D Cao – Registered migration agent
(MARN: 1577877, MIA: 12648)

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