Live Permanently With Your Family in Australia
The Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804 is a permanent residence visa for aged parents (67 years or older) of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. This onshore non-contributory visa allows aged parents to live permanently in Australia with their children while remaining in the country during the entire processing period.
Key Facts
Visa Type
Permanent Residency
Who Can Apply
Aged parents meeting Age Pension age (currently 67 years old)
Application Location
Must be IN Australia when applying and when granted
Bridging Visa:
Automatic Bridging Visa A granted upon lodgement
Why Choose the Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804?
The Aged Parent Visa Subclass 804 offers permanent residency for parents aged 67+ with the unique advantage of onshore application. Stay in Australia throughout the 30-33 year processing period on a Bridging Visa, maintaining family connections while awaiting permanent residency grant.
What Are Subclass 804 Visa Benefits?
Live Permanently With Your Family in Australia
Reunite with your children and grandchildren permanently in Australia without time limits or visa renewals. Participate fully in family milestones, celebrate together, enjoy retirement surrounded by loved ones, and create lasting memories.
Full Work & Study Rights (Even for Retirees)
Gain unrestricted work and study rights with complete freedom to seek employment, volunteer, start businesses, pursue educational opportunities, or simply enjoy retirement. The choice is entirely yours without conditions or restrictions.
Medicare Access - Critical Healthcare Coverage
Receive Medicare eligibility upon visa grant, providing subsidized medical consultations, free public hospital treatment, subsidized prescription medications ($31.60 or $7.70 with concession), preventive health programs, and allied health services coverage.
Pathway to Citizenship
After four years of permanent residency (including 12 months as PR), apply for Australian citizenship. Gain voting rights, Australian passport privileges, consular protection overseas, and full participation in democratic processes.
Family Inclusion - Bring Your Partner
Include your spouse or de facto partner on the same application. Both aged parents obtain permanent residency together simultaneously, keeping couples united throughout processing while sharing application costs under reduced secondary applicant fees.
Onshore Application Advantage - Stay in Australia
Remain in Australia on Bridging Visa A throughout the 30-33 year processing period. Stay with children and grandchildren continuously, maintain routines, attend family milestones, and receive family support as you age.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Subclass 804 Aged Parent Visa, you must be 67 years or older, meet the Balance of Family Test with at least half your children in Australia, be sponsored by an eligible child, pass health and character assessments, and secure an Assurance of Support
Must have reached Australian Age Pension age (currently 67 years old) at time of application.
Sponsor must be your biological child, adopted child, or step-child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen settled in Australia (typically 2+ years), aged 18+, completing Form 40.
Mandatory and cannot be waived. Must meet: (1) At least 50% of children live permanently in Australia, OR (2) More children in Australia than any other single country. Only citizens/PR/eligible NZ citizens "usually resident" in Australia count.
All applicants must meet health requirements through comprehensive medical examinations and meet character requirements through police clearances from all relevant countries.
AoS may be required for 4 years with refundable bond of $5,000-$7,000.
Must be inside Australia when applying AND when granted. Must hold valid substantive visa at lodgement to receive Bridging Visa A.
Partner can be included if also 67+, in Australia, meeting health and character requirements.
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Cost Breakdown and Visa Process Time
Visa fees and processing times are based on official Department of Home Affairs data, accurate as of January 2025. Fees are subject to change annually.
Subclass 189 Visa Fees
- Base application charge
- AUD $5,280
- Additional applicant charge 18+
- AUD $2,640
- Additional applicant charge under 18
- AUD $1,325
- Other Charges may be applicable
Processing time 190 Visa
- State nomination
- A few several weeks
- Visa processing
- 7 to 15 months (50% to 90%)
- Combined timeline
- Experience 13 to 31 months
- Complete applications move quicker than those requiring additional information.
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We compare all parent visa options (103, 143, 804, 870, 173) analyzing cost vs processing time trade-offs. We help determine if $41,000 savings of 103 justifies 15+ year longer wait vs 143, or recommend combination strategies like using 870 temporary visas while in 103 queue.
Start Your Aged Parent Visa Journey Today
Verify you meet the age requirement (67+) and the Balance of Family Test for the Aged Parent Visa. Free assessment includes Bridging Visa A eligibility review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)?
Permanent residence visa for aged parents (67+) of Australian citizens/PR/NZ citizens, allowing permanent family reunification. Applications lodged in Australia with automatic Bridging Visa A granted.
How long does the 804 visa take?
30-33 years for new applications. June 2013 queue currently processing. Long wait due to limited annual places (~1,500 combined with 103).
What is the balance of family test?
At least 50% of children must live in Australia, OR more in Australia than any other country. Only citizens/PR/eligible NZ citizens count. Cannot be waived.
Can I work on Bridging Visa?
Bridging Visa A work rights depend on your previous visa. If your previous visa had work rights, bridging visa typically carries same conditions.
Can I leave Australia during queue?
Yes, but must obtain Bridging Visa B (~$185) before departing. If you leave on only Bridging Visa A, it ceases permanently.
What documents needed?
Identity documents, age proof (birth certificate showing 67+), birth certificates for all children, sponsorship forms, police clearances, health exams, Balance of Family Test evidence, certified translations.
Is 804 permanent residency?
Yes, once granted (after 30-33 years), you have permanent resident status with full work rights, Medicare access, and citizenship pathway.
How much does 804 cost?
$7,190 government fees. Total including medicals, police checks: $8,500-$11,000. Plus private health insurance during 30+ year wait ($54,000-$108,000).
Should I choose 804 or 864?
804: $7,190 (+ health insurance), 30-33 years, permanent from grant, no age requirement, must be in Australia. 864: $48,640, 12-15 years, permanent from grant, requires 67+, onshore/offshore. Choose contributory (864) if can afford fees and want visa 15-18 years faster.
What if I turn 67 while processing?
If you were under 67 when applying, application is invalid – must be 67+ at lodgement. If you were 67+ when applying and turn 70, 75, 80+ during wait, this is fine – no upper age limit.