Parent (Migrant) Visa (103)

This visa is for you if you are the parent of Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen children and are seeking to migrate permanently to Australia to live with your children. You must be outside Australia at the time of visa application. 

Applicant

As the visa applicant, you:

• can be of any age
• have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
• meet the balance of family test.

Australian Child

Your Australian child must:

• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
• be settled in Australia (generally this means that your child must have resided in Australia for at least two years)
• be at least 18 years old, and willing to sponsor your application
• undertake to provide you with any necessary financial and accommodation support for the first two years after your arrival in Australia

It is also possible for you to be sponsored by your child’s spouse or de facto partner, provided that this person meets the above requirements. Alternatively, if your child is under 18, you may in some circumstances be sponsored by a relative or guardian of your child, or by a community organisation.

At the current time, Parent Visa application cannot be lodged via ImmiAccount and must be lodged as a paper application. The documentary requirements for a Parent (Migrant) Visa (103) can be grouped under the following categories below.

Forms

Some forms such as a Form 80, sponsorship form and Form 956A may be required in addition to the paper visa application

Identity and other documents

These documents would include birth certificate, passport, national ID, evidence of name changes, proof of address and evidence of any previous relationships etc. 

Other documents

These documents would include:

• documents to demonstrate the parental relationship with your children
• evidence of residence status of your children
• evidence that your children are settled in Australia
• details about your sponsor if your child is not going to be your sponsor.

The Parent (Migrant) Visa (103) is a non-contributor parent visa and therefore does not attract the higher Visa Application Charge of $43,600. As at 1 July 2024, the Home Affairs fees for this visa are as below:

• primary applicant – A$ 5,125
• dependent over 18 years of age – A$ 2,565
• dependent under 18 years of age – A$ 1,285

In addition, there will be fees associated with undertaking medical examinations and police clearances.

 Assure Visa fees for visa 103 are listed on our Fees Page.