Parent Visa Subclass 103
Parent Visa Subclass 103 is a permanent visa to allow parents of Australian citizen or permanent resident child to stay and remain in Australia indefinitely. Subclass 103 visa is a non-contributory visa, which means the visa application fee is lower, however, the processing time is significantly longer compared to other contributory parent visas.
Parent Visa Subclass 103 Eligibility Requirements
You must be sponsored by your Australian child for this parent visa subclass 103. If your child is under 18, you will need to find another eligible sponsor such as a community organisation.
You also need to meet a balance of family test. You meet this test if:
- at least half of your children and stepchildren are eligible children (Australian citizen/PR/eligible NZ citizen), or
- there are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country
You will also need to obtain an assurance of support. This is to ensure that you do not rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this parent visa Subclass 103. The assurer would be your sponsor.
Parent Visa Subclass 103 Sponsor Requirements
The sponsor of this visa can be the applicant’s child, his/her partner or relative/guardian, or a community organisation.
The aged parent visa sponsor, unless an organisation, must be over 18 years of age and be settled in Australia. Generally, someone is considered ‘settled’ in Australia if he/she has lived lawfully in Australia for at least 2 years.
Subclass 804 Aged Parent Visa Applicant Requirements
The sponsor of this visa can be the applicant’s child, his/her partner or relative/guardian, or a community organisation.
The sponsor, unless an organisation, must be over 18 years of age and be settled in Australia. Generally, someone is considered ‘settled’ in Australia if he/she has lived lawfully in Australia for at least 2 years.
Parent Visa Subclass 103 Applicant Requirements
In addition to being sponsored and meeting the balance of family test, you must also meet the health and character requirements.
The health requirement for parent visa subclass 103 cannot be waived. This means, if you fail the health check, your visa will be refused. Therefore, if you have medical conditions, consult with your representative well before applying for this visa.
Parent Visa Subclass 103 Application Processes
Firstly, after your application is prepared, you will need to submit the visa and sponsorship application and pay for the first parent visa application charge.
Secondly, you wait until your application is queued, or any request from the Department.
Thirdly, you will be requested to obtain assurance of support, and other documents such as police checks, health checks, etc.
Thereafter, before the grant of the subclass 103 visa, you will need to pay for the second instalment of the visa application charge.
What Can You Do with the Australian Aged Parent Visa
This is a permanent visa, which means you can remain in Australia indefinitely, and may be eligible for Australian citizenship.
Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I include family members in my Aged Parent visa application?
You can include your partner (who may also be the other parent of the sponsor) and, in some cases, other child you have.
What are the costs involved in the visa subclass 103 Parent visa?
The visa application charges are payable in two stages: one at time of application, and another before the grant of the visa.
Other associated fees would be to obtain the assurance of support or obtain health check and police check as part of the application.
Is there any other visa other than the Parent visa that I can apply for that has a quicker processing time?
Yes. Depending on your circumstances, you may have alternative options and pathways. Consult with your representative for a bespoke advice and strategies.
What is the processing time for subclass 103 Parent visa?
The subclass 103 visa is a non-contributory parent visa, and therefore the processing time can be quite lengthy. This is because partner visa cases are capped and queued. You can expect for the processing time to exceed 10 years (in some cases, it can be more than 20-30 years).
Can I apply for this Parent visa in Australia?
You can, however, generally you will not be entitled for a bridging visa to wait in Australia during the processing time.