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Aged Parent Visa – SC 804

Aged Parent Visa – Subclass 804 (Permanent)

The Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804 allows older parents who are already in Australia to apply for permanent residency.

This visa is available to applicants who meet the age requirement for the Australian Age Pension and satisfy the Balance of Family Test. Subclass 804 provides permanent residency benefits including Medicare, work rights, and long-term settlement opportunities. However, due to high demand and limited annual visa allocations, processing times are significantly long under the capped parent visa program.

Why Consider the Aged Parent Visa 804?

Permanent Residency

Grants indefinite stay in Australia with full permanent resident benefits.

Onshore Application

Available for aged parents who are already lawfully in Australia.

Medicare Access

Eligible for Medicare upon visa grant, subject to health assessment.

Family Reunification

Enables aged parents to live permanently with their children in Australia.

Long Processing Time

Subject to limited annual visa allocations under the migration program.

Citizenship Pathway

Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship after meeting residency requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must meet Australian Age Pension age requirement.
  • Must be in Australia at time of application lodgement.
  • Must satisfy the Balance of Family Test.
  • Must be sponsored by eligible child.
  • Meet health and character requirements.
  • Provide Assurance of Support if required.

Balance of Family Test Explained

Requirement Explanation
Majority of Children in Australia At least half of the applicant’s children must live permanently in Australia.
Equal Distribution Rule If children are evenly distributed, more must reside in Australia than any other country.
Eligible Children Status Children counted must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible NZ citizens.

Processing & Bridging Visa Overview

Factor Details
Processing Time May take many years due to annual cap and queue system.
Bridging Visa Applicants may remain lawfully in Australia while waiting.
Queue Date Applications processed in order of lodgement.
Work Rights Full work rights upon permanent visa grant.

Visa Comparison: 804 vs 884

Factor Subclass 804 Subclass 884
Visa Type Permanent Temporary (2 Years)
Processing Time Very Long Faster (Contributory)
Visa Charges Lower Higher Contributory Fees
Pathway Direct Permanent Leads to Subclass 864

Why Choose Global Vision Migration?

  • Detailed age eligibility and Balance of Family assessment.
  • Strategic advice on contributory vs non-contributory options.
  • Accurate queue management and documentation support.
  • Transparent guidance on long-term migration planning.

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The Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) is a permanent onshore visa that allows eligible aged parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live permanently in Australia.

Applicants must:
• Be of pension age in Australia.
• Be in Australia at the time of application (onshore).
• Have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen.
• Meet the Balance of Family Test.
• Meet health and character requirements.

The Balance of Family Test requires that at least half of the applicant’s children live permanently in Australia, or more children live in Australia than in any other single country.

Subclass 804 has very long processing times due to limited visa allocations each year. Processing may take many years, often exceeding a decade, depending on queue position and planning levels.

Yes. Applicants are usually granted a Bridging Visa after lodging a valid application, allowing them to remain lawfully in Australia while the visa is being processed.

Subclass 804 has a lower visa application charge compared to contributory parent visas. Applicants may also need to provide an Assurance of Support and meet additional expenses such as health examinations and police checks.

Once granted, Subclass 804 provides permanent residency, work and study rights, access to Medicare, and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship if eligibility criteria are met.