Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804)
A permanent onshore option for eligible aged parents, with lower charges than contributory aged parent visas and very long processing queues.
- Status
- Permanent
- Age
- Australian Age Pension age threshold
- Balance of family
- Required, subject to applicable exemptions
- Where to apply
- In Australia, not in immigration clearance, at application and decision.
What this visa allows
- Live permanently in Australia after grant.
- Work and study in Australia after grant.
- Enrol in Medicare as an eligible permanent resident; citizenship requires a separate application and eligibility.
Eligibility at a glance
- Have reached the qualifying Australian Age Pension age. This is an age threshold, not a promise of eligibility for pension payments.
- An eligible settled child who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, and an eligible sponsor, subject to applicable exemptions.
- Meet the Balance of Family Test, unless a specific exemption applies.
- Be able to obtain an Assurance of Support where required; sponsorship and Assurance of Support are separate requirements.
- Meet health, character and other applicable visa requirements.
- Be in Australia at application and decision, and eligible to lodge a valid onshore application.
Important limitations
- Very long queues mean you should assess healthcare, finances, travel and lawful status during the waiting period—not just permanent-residence benefits after grant.
- A bridging visa may be available after a valid application. Its grant, commencement, work rights and travel arrangements depend on individual circumstances.
- Being in Australia does not itself make an application valid. Current visa conditions, including any No Further Stay condition, and immigration history need assessment.
- You cannot apply for this visa if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870). Seek advice before choosing the order of applications.
Costs and waiting times
Lower charges than contributory aged parent visas, but very long queues. Assess life during the waiting period.
Government charges are separate from professional fees; other costs may apply. Check current amounts on the official subclass page rather than relying on a fixed quote here.
Check the Department’s current parent visa queue information. It is not a promised decision date.
Related pathway
Compare subclass 804 with a direct subclass 864 application and the 884 → 864 pathway. A lower application charge is only one part of the decision.
This is general information, not an individual eligibility assessment. Requirements, charges and processing change. Check the current position on the Department of Home Affairs page for subclass 804 (opens in a new tab).
About the 804
No. Before permanent grant, rights depend on your current visa and any bridging visa. Check conditions before working or travelling; the permanent visa benefits do not describe your waiting-period rights.
No. The qualifying age is a visa requirement. Eligibility for Australian pension payments and healthcare during a pending application is a separate matter.
Home Affairs currently requires new subclass 804 applications online through ImmiAccount. Check current application instructions and whether your existing visa allows a valid application.
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