This visa is for you if you are a parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen and:
- At least half of your children are permanently resident in Australia, or
- You have more children living permanently in Australia than any other country.
Your spouse and other family members may be included in your application if they meet certain requirements
USEFUL TIPS
Parents that lodge offshore parent visa, but spent time in Australia waiting for these offshore parent visas to be granted, often experience much angst and frustration waiting for their offshore visa to be granted. This can be due to the sudden increase in processing time or the need to undertake medicals where complications have arisen.
CONTRIBUTORY PARENT
This visa is for you if you are a parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen and:
- at least half of your children are permanently resident in Australia, or
- you have more children living permanently in Australia than in any other country. Therefor the Balance of Family Test applies.
Your spouse and other family members may be included in your application if they meet certain requirements. This visa generally costs more but is processed quicker.