This is a temporary visa that allows aged parents of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia for up to 2 years.
Who can apply for this Visa
This visa is suitable for you if ;
- you have a child who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- your child is sponsoring you for the visa
- your sponsoring child is settled in Australia
- you meet the balance of family test
- You have not already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) subclass 870 visa at the time of application
- You meet the age Requirement. It means you must be at the age where you are eligible for an Age Pension in Australia
- you must be in Australia at the time of application and at the time of grant
- your child must provide written undertaking to provide support, accomodation and financial assistance for the 2 years of residency in Australia
- you meet the health and character requirement
Pathway to Permanent Residency
you can apply for Contributory Aged Parent (residence) visa (subclass 864) before your Contributory aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884) expires.