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Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)

This temporary visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia. 

About Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 884

The Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 884 is a temporary visa for aged parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. This visa allows parents to live in Australia temporarily. A Class Immigration and Education Consultants are here to provide comprehensive guidance on the Subclass 884 visa. 

What This Visa Lets You Do

The Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 884 provides the following opportunities: 

  • Temporary Residence: This visa allows aged parents to live in Australia temporarily. 
  • Family Reunion: You can be with your children and grandchildren who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. 
  • Work and Study: Subclass 884 allows you to work and study in Australia during your stay. 

Requirements

To be eligible for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 884, certain requirements must be met: 

  • You must meet the age requirements, typically aged 65 and above. 
  • You should be sponsored by an eligible sponsor, usually your child, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. 
  • Adequate health insurance is mandatory for the duration of your stay in Australia. 
  • Meeting the balance-of-family test, which requires more children living in Australia than in any other country. 

Eligibility Criteria

Additional eligibility criteria include: 

  • Demonstrating financial capacity to support yourself during your stay. 
  • No outstanding debts to the Australian government. 

Checklist

For a successful application, follow this checklist: 

  • Complete all required application forms accurately. 
  • Gather supporting documents, including proof of identity, health insurance, financial capacity, and relationship evidence. 
  • Pay the relevant visa application fees. 
  • Submit your application and required documents to the specified address. 

Processing Time

The processing time for the Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 884 may vary depending on application completeness, document verification, and government processing times. For the most up-to-date processing time estimates, please visit the official Home Affairs website or consult immigration experts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Subclass 884 is a temporary visa for aged parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. 

Yes, typically, applicants should be aged 65 and above to be eligible for this visa. 

Yes, Subclass 884 allows you to work and study in Australia during your stay. 

Yes, adequate health insurance coverage is mandatory for the duration of your stay in Australia. 

The balance-of-family test requires that you have more children living in Australia than in any other country to meet the eligibility criteria. 

Visa Subclass

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)

This temporary visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.

Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)

This permanent visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia.

Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)

This temporary visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.

Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident of Australia or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

Parent visa (subclass 103)

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)

This temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years.

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