Residency 01
Permanent residence
Grants full permanent resident status with the right to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.
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Visa Parent Visa
Parent Visa
Subclass 103.
Non-contributory permanent visa for parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
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A Long-Queue Route to Permanent Residence.
The Parent Visa (Subclass 103) is the non-contributory permanent option for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens. It is lodged offshore and carries a substantially lower application fee than the contributory stream.
Queue times for Subclass 103 are long, and current planning levels place the wait at roughly 30 years. Applicants often lodge to secure a place in the queue while considering interim options such as the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 870.
Balance of family test
- At least half of the applicant's children must live permanently in Australia, or
- More children must live in Australia than in any other single country.
What the Grant Provides.
Once granted, Subclass 103 delivers the same core rights as any Australian permanent visa.
Health 02
Medicare access
Enrolment in Medicare, Australia's universal health system, is available from the date of grant.
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Travel 03
Five year travel facility
The initial visa carries a five-year travel facility, renewable through the Resident Return Visa.
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Citizenship 04
Citizenship pathway
Eligible for Australian citizenship after meeting the four-year residence requirement.
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Strategy Across the Parent Visa Suite.
We assess balance-of-family evidence, sponsor capacity, and health and character factors before lodgement. Where appropriate, we run a parallel Subclass 870 (Sponsored Parent Temporary) plan so parents can visit for up to five years while the permanent queue moves.
Our team also handles Assurance of Support arrangements with Centrelink, coordinates panel physician health exams, and manages correspondence for the full life of the file.
By the Numbers.
- Second VAC on grant
- AUD 2,065
- Estimated queue
- ~30 years
- Assurance of Support
- 10 years
Frequently Asked Questions.
Who is eligible for the subclass 103 Parent visa?
A parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is sponsored by that child, passes the balance-of-family test and meets standard health and character requirements. The applicant must be outside Australia at the time of lodgement.
How long does the 103 visa take to process?
Current planning levels place the queue at around 30 years. Applicants often lodge to secure their place while considering the contributory subclass 143 or the Sponsored Parent Temporary subclass 870 for shorter-term family time in Australia.
What are the fees involved?
The first visa application charge is around AUD 5,125, with a second charge of approximately AUD 2,065 payable on grant. Health, English test and translation costs are separate. A ten-year Assurance of Support is also required, backed by a refundable bond.
Can I include my spouse in the same application?
Yes. A spouse can be added as a secondary applicant at lodgement, provided the balance-of-family test is met for at least one of the parents. Additional applicant charges apply.
What is the balance-of-family test?
At least half of the applicant's children must be Australian permanent residents or citizens living in Australia, or more of the children must live in Australia than in any other single country. Grandchildren and step-children are not counted for this test.
Do you provide MARA-registered support for the full queue?
Yes. We lodge the 103, monitor departmental correspondence for the life of the file, coordinate Assurance of Support with Centrelink, run parallel subclass 870 planning where useful and prepare final grant documentation.
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