Contributory Aged Parent Visa
Subclass 884
(Temporary)

Overview

• As a 2-year temporary visa, Contributory Aged Parent visa (Subclass 884) is for senior parents of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to reunite with their children in Australia

• Similar to how Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 173) and Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 143) work, you can apply for the permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa (Subclass 864) through a two-step process by first applying for a Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 884). Applying for the subclass 884 visa and then the permanent Subclass 864 visa allows you to spread the cost of the visas over a number of years.

• One advantage of Subclass 884 visa is that it is a lot cheaper that the 1-step permanent visa Subclass 864, making it ideal for parents with limited finances at the moment.

• Alternatively, you may apply for Subclass 864 visa directly which is one-step permanent residency.

• Compared to Subclass173/143 visas, the greatest advantage of Subclass 884/864 visas is they allow applicants to remain onshore without having to leave Australia at all while waiting on a decision on the visa application which can take a few years.

• You may include your family in your visa application so your entire family can migrate together.

Special Notes

Age Requirement

• If born1 July 1952 – 31 December 1953: at least 65.5 years

• If born 1 Jan 1954 – 30 June 1955: at least  66 years

• If born 1 July 1955 – 31 December 1956: at least 66.5 years

• If born on/after 1 January 1957: at least 67 years

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‘Usually Resident’ Requirement Explained

Your child (the sponsor) meets this requirement if he/she has lived in Australia for a total period of at least 2 years which can be accumulated even when he/she was in Australia as a holder of a temporary visa (e.g. student visa) rather than an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

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