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Parent Visa – Subclass 103 (Permanent)

The Parent Visa Subclass 103 is a permanent visa that allows parents of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia permanently.

This visa provides full permanent residency benefits including Medicare access, work rights, and eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship (subject to criteria). However, due to very high demand and limited annual migration program places, the Subclass 103 visa has a significantly long processing time. Applicants must meet the Balance of Family Test and be sponsored by their child.

Why Consider the Parent Visa Subclass 103?

Permanent Residency

Grants indefinite stay in Australia with full permanent resident benefits.

Family Reunification

Enables parents to reunite permanently with their children in Australia.

Medicare Access

Access to Australia’s public healthcare system once granted.

Sponsorship-Based

Requires eligible child sponsor residing lawfully in Australia.

Long Processing Times

Due to limited visa places, wait times may extend many years.

Citizenship Pathway

Eligible to apply for Australian citizenship once residency requirements are met.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be the biological, adoptive, or step-parent of eligible child.
Must meet the Balance of Family Test.
Must be sponsored by an eligible child.

Meet health and character requirements.
Provide Assurance of Support (if required).
Lodge valid visa application with required documentation.

Balance of Family Test Explained

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

Processing & Visa Considerations

Factor	Details
Processing Time	May take many years due to limited annual places.
Queue System	Applications processed in order of lodgement.
Location	Can be lodged onshore or offshore depending on circumstances.
Work Rights	Full work rights upon visa grant.

Health & Character Requirements

Medical examinations through approved panel doctors.
Police clearances from relevant countries.
Sponsor may also be subject to character assessment.

Outstanding health debts must be resolved.
Compliance with Assurance of Support obligations.

Why Choose Global Vision Migration?

Detailed Balance of Family Test assessment.
Strategic long-term migration planning.

Accurate documentation and queue management advice.
Transparent guidance on realistic processing timelines.

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Other Family & Partner Visas

01.

Partner Visa – SC 820 & 801

The Partner Visa Subclass 820 (temporary) and Subclass 801 (permanent) allow the spouse

02.

Offshore Partner Visa – SC 309

The Subclass 309 (temporary) and Subclass 100 (permanent) visas are for partners applying from outside Australia.

03.

Parent Visa – SC 103

The Parent Visa Subclass 103 is a permanent visa that allows parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents

05.

Contributory Parent (Temporary) – SC 173

The Subclass 173 visa is a temporary contributory parent visa that allows parents to live in Australia

06.

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)
– SC 884

The Subclass 884 visa allows older parents who meet the age requirement to stay

07.

Aged Parent Visa – SC 804

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

08.

NZ Family Relationship – SC 461

The Subclass 461 visa allows non-New Zealand family members of New Zealand citizens

09.

Child Visa – SC 101

The Subclass 101 Child visa allows a dependent child outside Australia to join their Australian citizen, permanent resident

The Parent Visa (Subclass 103) is a permanent visa that allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live permanently in Australia.

Applicants must:
• Have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen.
• Meet the Balance of Family Test.
• Be sponsored by their child.
• 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 103 has very long processing times due to limited annual visa places. Processing can take many years, often more than a decade, depending on application queue and government planning levels.

Subclass 103 has a lower visa application charge compared to contributory parent visas. However, applicants may be required to provide an Assurance of Support and meet additional costs such as health checks and police clearances.

If applying offshore, applicants must generally remain outside Australia until a decision is made. If applying onshore (where eligible), a bridging visa may be granted, allowing lawful stay during processing.

Once granted, Subclass 103 provides permanent residency, access to Medicare, work rights, study rights, and the ability to apply for Australian citizenship (if eligible).

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