Aged Parent Visa
Non-contributory permanent visa for parents who have reached Australian Age Pension age. Lower cost but extremely long processing times due to limited annual places.
AU $8,665
Main applicant charge
30+ Years
Processing time
67 Years
Age requirement
Important: Extremely Long Processing Times
Due to limited annual places for non-contributory parent visas, current processing times exceed 30 years. Home Affairs says these queues may take decades.
Contributory parent visas (864/884) are also processed through a capped queue and can take many years.
Age Requirements
| Year | Age Pension Age | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current | 67 years | Current Australian Age Pension age |
| Future | 67 years | Age Pension age remains at 67 |
Age Verification Required
You must have reached Age Pension age at the time of application. Age is calculated based on Australian Age Pension age, which is currently 67 years for both men and women.
Key Features
Processing Reality
Queue System
Applications processed in order received with very limited annual places
Current Wait Times
New applications may wait 30+ years based on current processing rates
Annual Allocation
Limited places are allocated annually for non-contributory parent visas
Alternative Options
Consider contributory visas (864/884), which are processed through a capped queue
Cost Breakdown
Charges from 1 July 2026. Check your exact amount with the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
| Component | Cost | When Due | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Application Charge | AU $6,600 | At application | Main applicant first instalment |
| Second Instalment | AU $2,065 | Before visa grant | Per applicant, requested only when the application is ready for grant |
| Additional Applicants | Varies — see Visa Pricing Estimator | Varies | Additional adult and child applicant charges vary |
| Assurance of Support | Amount depends on visa and adult applicants | If requested | Refundable bond lodged with Services Australia if requested |
Eligibility Requirements
Age Requirement
Must have reached Australian Age Pension age (currently 67 years)
Parent of Australian Citizen/PR
Must be the parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
Balance of Family Test
At least half of your children must live permanently in Australia, or more children in Australia than any other single country
Sponsor Requirements
Sponsor must be 18+ years old and settled in Australia for at least 2 years
Health & Character
Meet health and character requirements including medical exams and police clearances
Assurance of Support
Must have an approved Assurance of Support; any refundable bond is lodged with Services Australia and depends on the visa and number of adult applicants
Compare Aged Parent Visa Options
| Visa Type | Cost | Processing | Type | Age Req | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aged Parent (804) | AU $8,665 | 30+ years | Non-contributory | Pension age | Permanent |
| Contributory Aged Parent (864) | Over AU $47,000 | Many years (capped queue) | Contributory | Pension age | Permanent |
| Contributory Aged Parent Temp (884) | Paid in two stages | Many years (capped queue) | Contributory Temp | Pension age | 2yr Temporary |