Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa - Subclass 884
The Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) allows you to live in Australia for up to 2 years. You can work and study in Australia, but government support is not available. This visa is a pathway to applying for a permanent Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864), allowing you to spread the cost over several years.
Purpose: To live in Australia for up to 2 years with the option to work and study.
Pathway to Permanent Visa: Applying for the Subclass 884 visa first enables you to later apply for the Subclass 864 visa.
Eligibility Criteria: Must have an eligible child, be of pension age, and not hold/have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
Employment: You can work during your stay in Australia.
Education: You can study in Australia.
No Government Support: You are not eligible for government financial support.
AUD33,895, with additional charges for family members included in the application.
No specific conditions are attached to the Contributory Aged Parent (Subclass 884) visa.
Processing times can be lengthy, with current estimates suggesting it may take at least 12 years. However, processing times are subject to change.
For Applicant:
- Ineligibility: Cannot apply if holding or having applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
- Sponsorship: Must be sponsored by an eligible child, meet the age pension requirements, and not have a “no further stay” condition on the current visa.
- Balance-of-Family Test: Must meet the balance-of-family test.
- Immigration History: Your immigration history is considered; some exceptions may apply.
For Sponsor:
- Sponsor Eligibility: Sponsors must be settled in Australia, 18 years or older, and Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
- Support Obligations: Sponsors must provide support, housing, and financial assistance for the first 2 years of the applicant’s stay, including family members.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, if you hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa, you cannot apply for a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa.
Yes, you can include family members in your application, and their details should be provided in the application form.
Specific procedures should be followed, and additional charges apply for family members born after the application.
No, the visa allows a maximum stay of 2 years. You cannot extend this visa.
Processing times can be lengthy, currently estimated at least 12 years, but they may change.
No, you must first apply for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) as a two-step process.
The visa application cost is AUD33,895, with additional charges for family members.
You must be old enough to receive the Australian aged pension.
Yes, you can sponsor multiple parents for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa.
Yes, community organizations can act as sponsors if they meet specific requirements and obtain approval.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).