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Parent Visa (Subclass 103)

The Parent Visa (Subclass 103) allows parents to stay in Australia indefinitely, work and study, enroll in Australia's public healthcare scheme (Medicare), sponsor family members to come to Australia, and apply for Australian citizenship if eligible.

  • Travel to and from Australia for 5 years: Parents can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want within the first 5 years from the date the visa is granted. The travel validity expires after 5 years. To travel after the initial 5-year period, parents need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return Visa (RRV) or consider Australian citizenship.
  • Apply for a Parent visa (subclass 103) as a retiree: Retirees can apply for the Parent visa (subclass 103) without meeting the balance of family test, having a sponsor, or an assurance of support.
  • How long parents can stay: The Parent Visa (Subclass 103) is a permanent visa that allows parents to stay in Australia indefinitely. The permanent residence starts on the day the visa is granted.
  • Include family: Parents can include members of their family unit in the application when they apply. Details of all family members, whether migrating or not, need to be included in the application form. However, if applying as a retiree, children cannot be included in the application.

Apply from: Parents can apply for the visa in or outside Australia. If applying in Australia, family members applying with them must also be in Australia but not in immigration clearance. If applying outside Australia, family members must also be outside Australia during the application.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, children cannot be included in the application if parents apply for the visa as retirees. Only parents can be included in the application.

The visa application fee for the Parent Visa (Subclass 103) is AUD 4,990. Additionally, there is an additional charge for each family member included in the application.

Yes, if eligible, parents can apply for Australian citizenship after holding the Parent Visa (Subclass 103). They need to meet the citizenship requirements and go through the citizenship application process.

Yes, parents can travel to and from Australia as many times as they want within the first 5 years of the visa. After the initial 5-year period, they may need to apply for a Resident Return Visa (RRV) to re-enter Australia.

The processing time for a new Parent visa application may take at least 29 years based on current planning levels. It is recommended to contact the Department of Home Affairs for the most up-to-date information on processing times.

Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).