SUMMARY

The Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884) lets older parents live in Australia for up to two years if they are the parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who are settled in Australia. Once granted this visa parents can at anytime within the 2 years apply for the permanent Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864)  

VISA STATUS

884 - temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to, enter and remain in Australia for 2 years .
864 - Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years after the date of grant.

GOV PROCESSING TIMES

processing time is unavailable due to low volume of applicants (884 & 864) 


It should be noted that individual actual processing times may vary depending on a range of factors.

VISA COSTS

884
First payment
Main Applicant
$4225
Additional Applicant (over 18)
$2110
Additional Applicant (under 18)
$1060
Second payment
$29,130

864
First Payment
Main Applicant
$370
Additional Applicant (over 18)
$190
Additional Applicant (under 18)
$90
Second payment
$19,420

Other fees may include: 
- Migration Agent Fees
- Assurance of support bond
- Medicals
- Private Medical insurance
- Police Certificates

LOCATION

884 - the applicant must be in Australia when the visa is granted 
864 - the applicant must in Australia when the visa is granted.

VISA REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• The applicant is the parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  
• The applicant is sponsored by their child or child's spouse or de-facto partner
  
• The applicant meets the Balance of family test criteria
  
• The applicant meets the age requirements. 65 years for men and varies for women dependent on age. 
  
• An assurance of support has been accepted for the 864 subclass
  
• Meeting both the health and character criteria.