Subclass 864 Visa: Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Permanent)

What Is the Eligibility for Subclass 864 Visa (Permanent)

To be eligible to apply for a subclass 864 visa, the applicant must meet all the requirements specified by the Department for the visa category.

The candidate must have a child, who is –

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand citizen (Eligible)

They must be settled, that is, must have been living in Australia for more than two (2) years.

• The candidate also needs to satisfy the ‘balance of family test, which has the following requirements-
  • At least half your children must be permanent residents in Australia; or
  • More children are in Australia (permanent residents) than any other overseas country.
• The candidate must be sponsored by their Australian child – If the child is not above eighteen years then-
  • Child’s spouse (who must be over 18 and an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen)
  • Family relative (close) or legal guardian of your child or child’s spouse.

• The applicant must be of the age to be able to enroll for an age pension in Australia (65-67 years).
• The candidate must meet all the health and character requirements of the visa category.
• The candidate must obtain written assurance of support, clarifying that the candidate will not need assistance from the Australian Government.
• The candidate and their sponsor must have paid back all the dues to the Australian Government (if there is any) or have made adequate payment arrangements.
• The applicant must sign a values statement to confirm they will obey the Australian laws and living rules.
• The applicant must not have a history of cancelled visas as it might lead to rejection of the visa application form.

The shared information is not intended to be exhaustive, and one should go through the complete set of eligibility requirements. For full information on visa conditions and processing, please inquire with one of our expert immigration consultants.