The Parent Visa (Subclass 103) is a permanent visa that allows the parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to move to Australia. This visa grants holders permanent residency and the ability to sponsor eligible family members to migrate to Australia.

The key difference between the Parent Visa (Subclass 103) and the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) is that Subclass 103 has no age requirement, whereas Subclass 804 applicants must be at least 67 years old.

Eligibility Requirements for Parent Visa Subclass 103
To apply for the Parent Visa (Subclass 103), both the sponsor and the applicant must meet specific requirements.

Sponsor Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia
• Agree to provide support, housing, and financial assistance to the applicant for the first 2 years after they arrive in Australia
• Meet any additional requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs

Applicant Requirements

• Be sponsored by an eligible sponsor
• Must not have already applied for, or hold, a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870)
• Meet the Balance of Family Test (at least half of the applicant’s children must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, or more of the applicant’s children live in Australia than in any other country)
• Meet health and character requirements
• Comply with any other conditions outlined by the Department of Home Affairs

Benefits of Parent Visa Subclass 103
The Parent Visa (Subclass 103) offers a range of valuable benefits for those wishing to relocate and live with their families in Australia. Successful applicants will be granted permanent residency, which provides the following entitlements:

• Live, work, and study in Australia without restrictions
• Travel freely in and out of Australia for the duration of your travel facility
• Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia, either by including them in your application or under relevant family migration programs
• Access Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system
• Apply for Australian citizenship once you meet the eligibility requirements