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A parent visa allows parents to live with their children in a foreign country, typically when the children are permanent residents or citizens of that country. The visa options and requirements vary by country. Here’s a detailed overview of parent visas:
Temporary Visa is for parents of Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Eligible New Zealand Citizen, who want to visit their Australian Children on a temporary basis.
This Visa is granted for up to 3 or 5 years. This Visa can be applied twice in a lifetime making a maxing stay of 10 years.
The Australian or Eligible New Zealand Citizen Child needs to pass the income test and the sponsorship application must be approved before the visa can be granted.
Duration: Stay in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years, with the option to apply for a further stay of up to 10 years in total.
No Work Rights: The visa does not allow the holder to work in Australia.
Multiple Entries: Allows multiple entries into Australia during the visa validity period.
No Balance of Family Test: The visa does not require the applicant to meet the Balance of Family test, which is a requirement for other parent visas.
For Permanent Parent Visa the Balance of Family test must be passed. This Visa can be applied while the parents is onshore or Offshore. If the parent is above the retirement or pension age of Australia the parent can be eligible for the Bridging Visa.
Permanent Residency: Grants permanent residency, allowing parents to live in Australia indefinitely.
Family Reunification: Reunites families by allowing parents to live with their children and grandchildren in Australia.
Access to Services: Provides access to Australia’s healthcare system (Medicare), social services, and public education.
Pathway to Citizenship: Offers a pathway to Australian citizenship after meeting residency and other requirements.
Freedom to Travel In and Out of Australia: Permanent Parent Visa holders have the freedom to travel in and out of Australia as often as they like. This allows parents to maintain connections with family and friends in their home country while enjoying the benefits of permanent residency in Australia.
