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Aged Parent Visa
Onshore parent visa pathway for eligible aged parents meeting the relevant criteria.
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What this pathway provides.
The Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) is a parent migration pathway for eligible aged parents, requiring careful timing and planning.
- Onshore aged parent pathway
- Long-term planning is important
- Suitability depends on the broader family strategy
Suitability
Who this visa may suit.
- Eligible aged parents in Australia
- Families comparing onshore aged parent pathways
Requirements
What generally needs to be established.
- Eligible child sponsor
- Age-related eligibility requirements
- Supporting family and identity documents
- Other pathway-specific criteria
Process
A considered sequence.
- 01
Review age-based eligibility and onshore position
- 02
Compare long-term parent options and strategic implications
- 03
Prepare sponsor, family and identity documents
- 04
Lodge only when the broader family plan is clear
Material considerations
Issues to understand before proceeding.
- Incorrect assumptions about age-related eligibility
- Choosing the onshore queue pathway without strategic review
- Weak supporting family evidence
Related information
Other detailed visa pathways.
Begin with clarity
Understand whether this pathway fits your position.
A consultation considers eligibility, evidence, timing, risk and the objective behind the application.
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