Applying for this Visa
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These pages provide information to help you understand and apply for this visa. Before you apply for this visa you should read the Parent Migration information booklet.
See: Booklet 3 Parent Migration (182KB PDF file)
Application charge
You must pay a visa application charge when you lodge your visa application. This application charge covers you and all family members included in your application and will usually not be refunded if your application is unsuccessful, or if you decide to withdraw your application after you have lodged it. A second visa application charge for each person included in the application is also required before the visa is granted.
See: Fees & Charges
Other costs
In addition to the application charge you will need to pay for any health examinations. You may also be required to pay a charge for obtaining police checks. This charge varies from country to country. When you are required to obtain your own police checks, you are personally responsible for all arrangements. There may be other costs associated with the application, such as translating documents into English.
Application checklist
The application checklist details the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Application Checklist Aged Parent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 804) Application Document Checklist (36KB PDF file)
Information to help you prepare your application
Information about certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, authorising another person to receive information from the department, and receiving assistance with your application.
See: Information to Help You Prepare Your Application
Application forms
The table below details the application forms for this visa.
| Who completes this form | Form |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia (356KB PDF file) Note: The sponsor must give this form to the applicant to submit with their application. |
| Applicant | Form 47PA Application for migration to Australia by a parent (828KB PDF file) |
Adding family members to your application
In some circumstances you may add dependent children or a spouse to your application after the application is lodged, but before a decision has been made.
Parent visa processing priorities
Parent visa applications have a lower processing priority than other family members such as partners and children.
See: Parent Visa Processing Priorities
How and where to lodge your application
You must be in Australia at the time of application and at the time of visa grant.
You can lodge a paper-based application by post, courier or in person at the Perth Parents Processing Centre or any other state or territory office.
See: Perth Parents Processing Centre
Note: If your application is lodged at an office other than Perth, it will be receipted and forwarded to Perth for processing.
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you have lodged an application.
See: After You Lodge Your Application
More information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa and you still require assistance, you can contact the department.
See: More Information