PARENT VISAS
Contributory Aged Parent Visa — Subclass 884 (Temporary) & 864 (Permanent)
If an older parent’s child is an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident, they may qualify for the Contributory Aged Parent visas (subclass 884 & 864). Subclass 884 is a two‑year temporary visa and cannot be renewed or extended. To remain permanently, the holder can apply for the permanent subclass 864 before the 884 expires.
Highlights
Temporary (Subclass 884) allows you to:
- Live, study and work in Australia for two years.
- Access Medicare — Australia’s public health program (where eligible).
Permanent (Subclass 864) allows you to:
- Live, study and work in Australia indefinitely.
- Access Medicare.
- Apply for Australian citizenship when eligible.
- Sponsor eligible family for permanent residency.
- Leave and re‑enter Australia for five years from grant.
Key Eligibility Requirements
Temporary 884 — applicants must:
- Have a child who is an Australian citizen/eligible NZ citizen/PR living in Australia.
- Meet age requirements for the aged parent category.
- Obtain an approved sponsor.
- Meet the Balance of Family test.
- Meet health and character requirements.
Permanent 864 — applicants must:
- Hold the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (subclass 884) visa.
- Comply with all conditions of the 884 visa.
