Although slightly different, these visa subclasses allow the parent of AUS citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens to migrate to the country permanently given, that they meet the minimum eligibility requirements. The parent visa in Australia has certain conditions to be met. The two different categories of visas are for candidates who want to apply while residing onshore or who live offshore or outside Australia.
How are 804 and 103 visas different?
The only and major difference between these two subclasses is that 804 visa is for applicants who live onshore and have children living for more than 2 years in Australia under the title of permanent resident or citizen. On the other hand, 103 visa Australia is for applicants who currently reside offshore and have children living for more than 2 years in Australia as permanent residents or citizens.
Visa Subclass 804 (Onshore)
Note: A candidate cannot apply for this visa for Australia PR if they already hold or have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply under this visa subclass, the applicant must ensure that:
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They have an eligible sponsor living in Australia for the last two-plus years
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They are of appropriate age to be receiving a pension in Australia
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They must fulfill the balance of family tests*
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The applicant should be able to assure support to the government ensuring them that your children will be taking care of your financial needs
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The applicant should not have any outstanding debts with the Australian government before applying for the visa
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The applicant should have children in Australia residing under the title of permanent resident, citizen, or Australian resident
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The sponsor can also be an eligible New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
*Balance of family is put in place to direct the extent of the relation of the parent to their children/stepchildren residing in the country. It is so that the authorities can ensure that the ones having only close/direct ties to the country are eligible to apply for a parent visa.
Processing Time
For this visa subclass opted by the parents for Australian immigration, the processing time is slow. This is because the government is only allowed to issue visas to a certain number of people every year under this category. The high amount of applications with a cap on issuance results in delayed processing time as far as 30 years.
Benefits granted under this visa
For whoever has issued this visa, the candidates get to enjoy certain benefits being:
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Have the privilege of indefinite stay in the country
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Work and study simultaneously
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Avail benefits of Australia's public healthcare scheme
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When granted this visa, sponsor your eligible family members
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The applicant can also apply for Australian citizenship after living in the country for a few years
Visa Subclass 103 (Offshore)
Note: A candidate cannot apply for this visa for Australia PR if they already hold or have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply under this visa subclass the applicant should ensure that:
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The applicant should apply from outside Australia
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They have an eligible sponsor living in Australia for the last two-plus years
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They are of appropriate age to be receiving a pension in Australia
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They must fulfill the balance of family tests*
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The applicant should be able to provide an assurance of support to the government ensuring them that your children will be taking care of your financial needs
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The applicant should not have any outstanding debts with the Australian government before applying for the visa
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The applicant should have children in Australia residing under the title of permanent resident, citizen, or Australian resident
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The sponsor can also be an eligible New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
*The balance of family test states that the applicant's complete or majority of children should be living in Australia under the title of permanent resident or citizen.
Processing Time
For this visa subclass opted by the parents for Australian immigration, the processing time is slow. This is because the government is only allowed to issue visas to a certain number of people every year under this category. The high amount of applications with a cap on issuance results in delayed processing time as far as 30 years.
Benefits granted under this visa
For whoever has issued this visa, the candidates get to enjoy certain benefits being:
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Have the privilege of indefinite stay in the country
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Work in the country
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Avail benefits of Australia's public healthcare scheme
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When granted this visa, sponsor your eligible family members
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The applicant can also apply for Australian citizenship after living in the country for a few years
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The applicant can travel to and fro for five continuous years from the day the visa is granted
If the applicants feel like they do not have the luxury of time to wait for their visa to get processed under the Subclass 804/103, they can apply for an alternate visa subclass also available for parents. Subclass 173 Contributory Parent (temporary) Visa and subclass 143 Contributory Parent Visa are two more options that have a comparatively faster processing timeline but the cost of application is much higher. To know the complete details for Australian visas available for parents to apply for permanent residency you can contact our experts at Visa Walk today.