- Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa – Subclass 173
This is a temporary visa with up to 2 years’ stay in Australia. Parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can apply for this visa. This visa holder can apply for a subclass – 143 permanent visa.
- Contributory Parent Visa – Subclass 143
This is a permanent visa and Parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can apply for this visa. This visa holder can sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
- Parent visa – Subclass 103
This is a permanent visa and Parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can apply for this visa. This visa holder can sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
- Aged Parent visa – Subclass 804
This is a permanent visa and Parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can apply for this visa. This visa holder can sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
- Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa
This is a temporary visa with up to 2 years’ stay in Australia. Aged parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can apply for this visa. This visa holder can apply for a subclass – 864 permanent visa.
- Contributory Aged Parent Visa – Subclass 864
This is a permanent visa and aged parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can apply for this visa. This visa holder can sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia.
- Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa – Subclass 870
This is a temporary visa with up to 3 or 5 years’ stay in Australia. Parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen can apply for this visa. This visa holder can apply for further visas up to a maximum period of 10 years in Australia. This visa holder has no work rights in Australia.