What are the advantages of Contributory Aged Parent Visa?

In the event that the Child is under eighteen, the parents may be sponsored by:

 The spouse of the Child who is at least eighteen years old and is an Australian citizen or a permanent resident, or a citizen of New Zealand who qualifies.

 A parent or legal guardian of the minor (who is at least eighteen years old and has become a permanent resident of Australia or is qualified to become a citizen of New Zealand)

 An Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who is at least eighteen years of age or more and settled in Australia as an Australian Citizen, or a guardian or relative of your child's spouse.

 A community organisation.

What are the Benefits of this Visa?

As the holder of a parent visa, you and the dependent family members listed on the application are eligible to:

 Stay, study, and work in Australia for indefinite period of time.

 Get Medicare, the government health insurance program in Australia.

 Once you are eligible, apply for Australian citizenship.

 Can sponsor family members to move to Australia permanently.

 After your visa is granted, you have five years to leave and return to Australia.

What are the Eligibility Criteria?

This visa is only available to you if your Child is an eligible New Zealand citizen, an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident.

For Applicants

 You must fulfill the prerequisites for character and health.

 You must pass the exam for family balance.

 You must be sponsored.

For Sponsors

 You must be 18 years of age to sponsor your parents.

 You must have completed at 2 years in Australia Legitimately when the visa application is lodged

For Community Organisation Sponsors

 Evidence for a relationship between applicant and sponsor.

 A formal declaration from the organization's top official promising to assist the parents once they get to Australia