PARENT VISAS
Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
The Parent Visa (subclass 103) allows parents to permanently live in Australia with a child who is already settled there. The visa requires an eligible sponsor and meeting the Balance of Family Test. While processing is lengthy, many families find the long‑term benefits worthwhile.
Highlights
If the child is under 18, the parents may be sponsored by:
- The child’s spouse (18+) who is an Australian citizen/PR or eligible New Zealand citizen settled in Australia.
- A parent or legal guardian of the child (18+) who is an Australian PR or eligible NZ citizen.
- A community organisation, a family member or guardian of the child’s spouse (18+) who is an Australian citizen/PR or eligible NZ citizen.
Key Eligibility & Benefits
- Hold a valid visa at time of application (for onshore steps where applicable) and include eligible dependants.
- Live, study, and work in Australia permanently once granted.
- Apply for Australian citizenship when eligible.
- Access Medicare (Australia’s public healthcare).
- Bring eligible family members to live permanently in Australia.
- Five‑year travel facility from grant to leave and re‑enter Australia multiple times.
