Subclass 804 visa is an onshore parent visa application that allows aged parents of Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen to permanently live in Australia.
To be approved as a Subclass 804 visa, you must:
You meet the balance of family test if:
“Non-Contributory” visas, such as Subclass 804 visa have a lower Department fee for lodgement and processing, however, has a more extended waiting period (close to 25 – 30 years). Generally, if you are above 65, you can opt to apply for Contributory Aged Parent Visa. However, if the lodged in Australia, this visa lets the aged parent remain in Australia on a bridging visa while their application is processed (for up to 30 years). However, you may not receive any medicare benefits whilst in Australia.
In contrast, Contributory visa have a higher turnaround time (approximately five years from the lodgement date) but a higher processing fee (close to $48,000).
Apply for a Subclass 804 Visa and Pay the First Instalment
Once our Registered Migration Agents deem you eligible for a 804 visa, we will assist you in applying for the visa and pay the first instalment of fees.
Sent to Application Queue
Department Officers will assess your application and will place in a queue, until a place becomes available for further processing.
*Please note that Subclass 804 is subjected to visa capping.
Selected for Further Processing
Once a place becomes available, the Department will then process the visa again.
We have summarised a cost estimate for a Parent Visa application as below.
If you have applied in Australia for a Aged Parent (subclass 804) visa and
your visa can be granted while you are outside Australia if you meet all other visa criteria during the COVID-19 concession period.
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Unit 7, 242-244 Caroline Springs Blvd
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