Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)
ABOUT THIS VISA
The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) is a temporary visa that allows the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand Resident stay permanently in Australia. You must be IN Australia when you apply for this visa.
CONTRIBUTORY AGED PARENT VISA (SUBCLASS 864)
To be eligible for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864), you will need to:
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Be sponsored by an eligible sponsor which is usually your child. If your child is under 18, you can be sponsored by an eligible relative or community organisation. This sponsorship must be approved by the Department.
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You must be old enough to receive the aged pension in Australia.
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NOT have a "no further stay" condition on your current visa.
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Meet necessary health requirements.
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Meet necessary character requirements.
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Sign the Australian Values Statement.
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Meet the Balance of Family Test
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Have paid back all debts to the Australian government.
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Not have had a previous visa cancelled or refused.
MORE ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORY AGED PARENT VISA (SUBCLASS 864)
The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) allows you to remain in Australia indefinitely. Note, the visa period starts when this visa is granted. You can both work and study in Australia.
WHAT THIS VISA LETS YOU DO
The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) is a permanent visa that allows you to stay in Australia indefinately. You can both work and study in Australia. You can enrol in Medicare and sponsor eligible relatives. Once eligible, you can apply for Australian citizenship.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CONTRIBUTORY AGED PARENT (TEMPORARY) VISA (SUBCLASS 884) & CONTRIBUTORY AGED PARENT VISA (SUBCLASS 864)
The main difference between the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) & Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) is that the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) is a temporary visa that allows you to stay in Australia for up to 2 years while the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) is a permanent visa. This visa is very expensive to apply for. To break down the costs of this visa over time, you can consider first applying for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) then later applying for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864. You can include members of the family unit when you apply. All family members must be able to meet the health and character requirements and will incur additional costs.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORY AGED PARENT (TEMPORARY) VISA (SUBCLASS 884)
The current cost of the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) is currently $47,455AUD. Payment occurs in two separate installments, The first installment of half the cost of the visa is made at the time of application. The second installment is paid when requested to do so by the Department. You Must be in Australia but NOT in immigration clearance when applying for this visa. There are additional charges for each family member that applies with you. Other costs can include Police Checks, Health Checks, Biometrics etc. This visa is assessed in two stages. At stage one, the visa is checked for eligibility and it is either added to the queue for aged parent visas or it is refused. At stage 2, the visa is again assessed when a place becomes available. There is an additional assurance of support which is required payable at the time of decision. Currently the assurance of support is approximately $14000 for 2 people which is refunded after 10 years less any debts paid to the Australian government.
WHO IS THIS VISA SUITABLE FOR
This visa is suitable for retire aged contributory parents of Australian citizens, Permanent Residents or eligible New Zealand Citizens that are sponsored and can afford this visa.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CONTRIBUTORY AGED PARENT VISA (SUBCLASS 864)
The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) costs over $47455AUD to apply for. To ensure that your application is to get your application done right first time and to avoid unnecessary delay, use a registered migration agent Mark Pelley - Principal Migration Agent for Visas To Australia. The Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) requires substantial documentation to support claims made in the application. This process can be lengthy and confusing. Failure to correctly apply for the Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864) could result in a rejection from the Department of Home Affairs and having to reapply and to pay all costs again. Contact VISAS TO AUSTRALIA to help you apply for this visa.
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