GEMCA Goraya Education and Migration
Subclasses 103, 143, 173, 804, 864

Parent Visa Pathways

Independent Skilled Pathway

For applicants competing on points without state, employer or family sponsorship.

Duration

Permanent (PR) or Temporary (Provisional)

Visa Charge

From $4,990 AUD (103/804) / From $48,495 AUD (143/864 Contributory)

Application Location

Onshore (Aged Parents) or Offshore

Pathway Overview

Allows parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to migrate to Australia. Options include Non-Contributory (long queue times) and Contributory Parent visas (shorter queue but significantly higher application fees).

Pathway Key Benefits

Live permanently in Australia with your children
Access Medicare (Contributory visa holders have immediate access)
Work and study permissions
Pathway to citizenship

Eligibility Checklist

Please review the mandatory eligibility criteria determined by the Department of Home Affairs.

1
Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or NZ citizen
2
Pass the 'Balance of Family' test (at least half of your children must reside in Australia)
3
Have an Assurance of Support (AOS) provider to guarantee financial security
4
Meet Aged Parent thresholds if applying onshore

Application Steps

Stage 1

1

Determine eligibility under the Balance of Family test

Stage 2

2

Decide between Non-contributory (subclass 103) or Contributory (subclass 143) based on budget and timeline

Stage 3

3

Prepare application form, identity documentation, and relationship proof

Stage 4

4

Lodge application and wait in queue. Provide Assurance of Support when requested

Stage 5

5

Undergo health exams and receive visa grant

Secure Portal

Lodge Advisory Inquiry

Send your profile details directly to our migration team. Your inquiry will be logged directly into our administrative database for consultation planning.

Applying for: Parent Visa Pathways (Subclasses 103, 143, 173, 804, 864)

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