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864 — Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
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864 — Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

12 years

Estimated Cost

AUD $23,975–$59,900

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Permanent (stay indefinitely)

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

Permanent visa for parents aged 67 or older of settled Australian residents, requiring AUD 49,900 in fees plus a AUD 10,000 Assurance of Support bond and at least a 12-year queue.

The Contributory Aged Parent (subclass 864) is an Australian permanent visa for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or qualifying New Zealand citizens settled in Australia. Applicants must be aged 67 or older, pass the Balance of Family test, and be physically in Australia when applying.

The visa grants permanent residence with no stay limit. Fees total AUD 49,900 — paid as AUD 6,300 upfront and AUD 43,600 on approval — plus an Assurance of Support bond of AUD 10,000. Processing is subject to capping and queueing, with new applications facing at least 12 years wait.

This visa is ideal for aged parents of Australians who are in Australia, meet the Age Pension threshold, and can commit to the substantial upfront costs and lengthy queue wait.

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Cost Breakdown

First Instalment (Direct Application)AUD $6,300
First Instalment (Transition from Subclass 884)AUD $555
Second Instalment (Direct Application)AUD $43,600
Second Instalment (Transition from Subclass 884)AUD $19,420
Assurance of Support (AoS) Bond (Main Applicant)AUD $10,000
Assurance of Support (AoS) Bond (Secondary Adult Applicant)AUD $4,000
TotalAUD $23,975–$59,900

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be sponsored by a qualifying child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying New Zealand citizen settled in Australia

Must be old enough to qualify for the Australian Age Pension (currently 67 years or older)

Must meet the Balance of Family test (at least half of your children must be permanently resident in Australia, or more of your children must live in Australia than in any other single country)

Must be in Australia at the time of application

Must provide an Assurance of Support (AoS) (a legal commitment to repay any social security payments received)

Must meet health and character requirements

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Approved parent sponsor notification

Proof of relationship (birth certificates of all children)

Evidence of sponsor's citizenship or permanent residence in Australia

Evidence of meeting the Balance of Family test

Police clearance certificates for all countries lived in for 12+ months since turning 16

Assurance of Support approval letter and proof of bond payment

Completed Form 47A and Form 40

Application Process

1

Ensure the sponsoring child applies for and obtains approval as a Parent Sponsor

2

Prepare all identity, relationship, and residency documents

3

Lodge the visa application (Form 47A / Form 40) while in Australia

4

Pay the first instalment of the Visa Application Charge

5

Undergo medical examinations and obtain police clearances when requested

6

Provide the Assurance of Support (AoS) through Services Australia when requested

7

Pay the second instalment when notified by the Department of Home Affairs

8

Visa is officially granted as a permanent resident

Application Forms

Go to application portal
47PA
Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
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40
Sponsorship for migration to Australia (parent, aged parent)
Fill online

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