Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804) – Requirements, Cost & Processing Time
804 Visa or Aged Parent Visa is one of the Parent Visa types that allows your parent to live in Australia permanently. To apply for this visa, you must sponsor them and be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. We have compiled all important information regarding the requirements, cost and processing time of the 804 Visa Australia.
Brief Information About 804 Visa Australia
804 Visa Australia or Aged Parent Visa allows the parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live, study, and work in Australia indefinitely.
After holding this visa, the parent may apply for the Australian citizenship if they meet the requirements.
804 Visa can be one of visa options to consider if you wish to reunite permanently in Australia with your parents.
By Holding 804 Visa, Your Parents Can
The 804 Visa allows your parents to:
- live in Australia permanently;
- travel from and to Australia as many times as they want;
- register to the healthcare scheme provided by Australian Government, Medicare;
- sponsored an eligible family member for an Australian visa;
- apply for Australian citizenship, if they meet the requirements.
Age Requirements for 804 Visa
To be eligible for the 804 Visa, your parents must meet the Age Pension in Australia. As of April 2025, the Age Pension in Australia is 67 years or older.
Check further about age pension: Age Pension | Department of Social Services, Australian Government
Eligibility Criteria for 804 Visa
As the applicant of the 804 Visa, your parents must:
- have a child who lives in Australia as an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen;
- meet the family balance test requirement;
- never apply for or hold a Sponsored (Temporary) Parent Visa (subclass 870);
- have assurance of support;
- meet the health and character requirements;
- have health insurance.
Eligibility Criteria for the Sponsor
To sponsor your parents, you must:
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen;
- agree to provide support, accommodation and financial support during the first two years after the visa is granted;
- provide evidence that you’re the child of the sponsored parents (if you’re above 18);
- provide assurance of support when the Department of Home Affairs asks for it.
Validity Period of 804 Visa
804 Visa is valid lifetime.
804 Visa Fee
The fee of an 804 Visa starts from AUD 7,190 and is payable in two instalments.
- 804 Visa fee for the main applicant is AUD 5,125
- 804 Visa fee for additional applicant above 18 is AUD 2,565
- 804 Visa fee for additional applicant under 18 is AUD 1,285
There are four conditions that have different costs; you can learn more about them here: Fees and charges for visas
The above fee is as of July 2024. Please note that the visa fee might increase in July every year.
Processing Time and Application Assessment
The processing time for 804 Visa applications is subject to capping and queueing. The current cap and queueing show that the processing time for non-contributory parent visas is 31 years. Your Visa application will be assessed in two steps:
- Checking eligibility to either add the application to the queue or refuse it.
- Continue assessing the application when a place becomes available and make a decision.
The government suggests applicants consider applying for another visa that is approximately more expensive but shorter.
Frequently Asked Questions
ONE derland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent, Indah Melindasari, B.Com (MARN 0961 448), is here to answer your subclass 804 visa questions!
- Can my parents apply for the 804 Visa while holding a Visitor Visa?
- Your parents can apply for the 804 Visa while holding a Visitor Visa, but you must ensure that their Visitor Visa doesn’t have the 8503 – No Further Stay Condition, and there’s still enough time with the visa validity.
- What happens after I submit the application for 804 Visa?
- After submitting the application for 804 Visa, the Department will send you an acknowledgement letter confirming they have received the application. Then, your parents will be granted a Bridging Visa A that allows them to stay in Australia while waiting for the decision.
- What are the consequences when I applied for this visa in Australia but it is granted when I’m outside Australia?
- There is no consequences. As long as the visa has been granted, you will automatically be an Australian permanent resident and you can use the visa to travel.
- How do I know that my visa application is refused?
- The Department of Home Affairs will let you know through a written decision which is usually sent to the appointed email address. So, make sure to check your email regularly.
Four Steps to Applying for the 804 Visa Australia
Before Lodging Application
Check your passport’s validity. You may consider getting help from a professional for the applications.
Gather all documents
Collect all required documents to prove that you have met the criteria, including your identity, character, your balance family test, certified copies and relevant information. If you include your family members (spouse and/or children), you must gather the same documents to prove that they have met the specific criteria for visa dependent.
Lodge your application
You must submit the application by post. Do not apply when you are a holder of visa 870. You and your additional family members must be in Australia and not in a immigration clearance when lodging the application.
Visa outcome
The visa might be granted when the applicant is outside Australia during the concession period.
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