Parent Visas — Contributory, Standard & Sponsored Temporary Helping Australian families reunite with parents from overseas

Parent Visas — Contributory, Standard & Sponsored Temporary

Helping Australian families reunite with parents from overseas — LRG Lawyers advises on the right pathway, the real costs, and the most strategic approach to one of Australia’s most complex visa categories.

The Parent Pathways at a Glance

Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143 offshore / 864 onshore)

Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143 offshore / 864 onshore)

Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 870)

Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143 offshore / 864 onshore) — the faster route to permanent residence, but at a significantly higher cost. Processing times are measured in years rather than decades.

Standard Parent Visa (Subclass 103 offshore / 804 onshore) — substantially lower application charges, but queue times are among the longest in the Australian system — currently measured in decades. A critical consideration LRG Lawyers discusses candidly with every family.

Sponsored Parent Temporary Visa (Subclass 870) — a temporary visa allowing parents to spend up to 10 years in Australia across two application stages. No work rights, no path to permanent residence, but a practical and lower-cost option while longer-term decisions are made.

Key Requirements Across All Pathways

Balance of Family Test — at least half the applicant’s children must live permanently in Australia
Eligible sponsor — an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen aged 18 or over
Assurance of Support — required for permanent pathways; a financial bond lodged with the Department of Social Services
Health insurance — mandatory for the Subclass 870 for the entire duration of stay

Streamlined process

With LRG Lawyers on your side, you won’t be asked to complete endless forms and documentation. Instead, working tirelessly behind the scenes, we prepare the applications together with you every step of the way.

Get in touch

If you need professional advice on Significant Investor Visas, please get in touch to arrange a consultation with our team of experienced Immigration Lawyers and Migration Agents.

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