Non-Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 103)

The subclass 103 visa is a capped, non-contributory visa that allows parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent or resident eligible New Zealand citizen migrate to Australia permanently.

Cost and Processing Time

Parent visas are in high demand and consequently has a very long waiting time (30+ years).

What can you do with this visa?

• Stay in Australia permanently
• Work and study anywhere in Australia
• Enrol in Medicare
• Include family members on your application
• Travel to and from Australia without restriction for 5 years from the date the visa is granted
• If eligible, become an Australian citizen

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Be sponsored by an eligible child (an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen)
• Meet the balance of family test:
  • at least half of your children/step-children are eligible, or
  • there are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country
• Obtain an assurance of support
• Have health insurance
• Meet health and character requirements

Application Process

1. Check your eligibility
2. Gather all documents, including sponsor documents
3. Apply for the visa and pay the first instalment
4. Application will be assessed and placed in queue
5. Applicants must wait for a visa to become available
6. Applications will be assessed again when a place becomes available
7. Second instalment must be paid before visa is granted