Parent Visa Brisbane Lawyers

Cost depends on whether the visa is contributory or non-contributory. Non-contributory (Subclass 103) applicants pay $6,600 for the primary applicant. Most contributory applicants (Subclass 143/864) pay a first instalment of $6,300, followed by a second instalment of $43,600 before the visa is granted, for a total of roughly $49,900. A lower first instalment may apply if you're transitioning from a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa.

Processing times differ substantially and can extend from several years to considerably longer, depending on the subclass applied for.

It is the requirement that at least half of the applicant's eligible children are Australian permanent residents or citizens, or that more of those children live in Australia than in any other single country.

Holders of a permanent parent visa generally have work rights, while some temporary pathways carry specific conditions.

Depending on the circumstances, there may be limited review rights before the Administrative Review Tribunal, or an alternative visa pathway may need to be considered. Legal advice is recommended to assess the best next step.