Family Visas


Parent Visa -Subclass 103

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

Parent Visa -Subclass 103

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 citizenship if eligible
  • You must

  • have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • 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 a retiree you don’t have to:

  • meet the balance of family test, or
  • have a sponsor or an assurance of support
  • How long you can stay

  • This is a permanent visa. It lets you stay in Australia indefinitely.
  • For citizenship purposes, your permanent residence starts on the day we grant the visa.
  • Apply from

  • You can be in or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply for the visa.
  • If you apply in Australia, any family members who apply with you must also be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply. If you apply outside Australia, any family members who apply for the visa with you must also be outside Australia when you apply.
  • If you are applying as a retiree you must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance, when you apply. You can be in or outside Australia when we make a decision on your application.
  • Hope Immigration Services is Here to Help
    We understand that it can sometimes be frustrating, stressful and confusing when you want apply for a visa to Australia.

    To get more information about Parent Visas, Call us on (02) 8678 5756 to arrange a personal consultation with one of our Registered Migration Agents.

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