Contributory Aged Parent visa

• This permanent visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia.
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• This is the ONLY parent visa applicants are entitled for Bridging Visa while applying in Australia.
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• No MEDICARE enrolment possible unless applicant is on a temporary contributory parent visa, or the applicant is a temporary resident covered by a Ministerial Order.
• This visa has a high cost
• The visa fee is paid in 2 separate instalments

You must

• have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
• meet all applicable visa conditions and follow Australian law
• not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.
• be sponsored by an eligible child
• be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
• must meet the balance-of-family test (at least half of your children and step-children are eligible children, or there are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country)
• must be able to obtain an assurance of support
• meet health / character requirements
• must be in Australia at the time of application and grant of the visa , but can travel overseas with Bridging Visa B.