Migration Services

Parents Visa

Navigating the complexities of Australian immigration law to secure a Parent Visa requires expert guidance and personalised support. At MARSA Migration, we specialise in assisting families reunite through the Parent Visa process. Our experienced team provides comprehensive legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, ensuring a smooth and efficient application process.

It is always important to seek advice from a registered migration agent before you lodge an application for parent visa.

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Types of parents visa

There are two types of Parents Visa.

Sponsored Parents Subclass 870

For this visa an applicant must meet certain criteria:

  • The applicant to be sponsored by an approved parent sponsor.
  • The applicant to be at least 18 years of age.
  • The applicant to be outside Australia, unless invited in writing by the Department to apply, and have been outside Australia for at least 90 days if they hold or have previously held a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa.
  • Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who has been usually resident in Australia for at least four years.
  • Provide evidence of health insurance.
  • Not have an outstanding public health debt, unless appropriate arrangements have been made to repay the debt.
  • Satisfy health, character, and national security requirements.
  • The sponsor must have a taxable income of at least $83,454.80.

Unlike permanent Parent visas, there is no Balance of Family Test requirement for this visa, meaning applicants are not required to have more than half of their children residing in Australia.

Parents Visa Subclass 103

If a parent or parents have one or more children residing in Australia, might be eligible to apply for parent visa (subclass 103).

This visa is suitable for you if you have a child/stepchild who is Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. The holder of this visa can live in Australia permanently. To be eligible to apply for this visa the applicant must meet certain criteria:

  • The child/children of the applicant must be Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • The length of time the child.