Parental Relationship: The applicant must be the parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen in terms of contributory parent visa.

Balance of Family Test: At least half of the applicant's children must be living in Australia as Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, or more children live in Australia than in any other single country.

Sponsorship: A child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen must sponsor the parent.

Age Requirement: There is no upper age limit for this visa, but certain age-related health requirements may apply.

Health and Character Requirements: All applicants must meet health and character requirements, including undergoing a medical examination and providing police clearance certificates.

Meet the Balance of Family Test: The applicant must meet the Balance of Family Test, which requires a certain number of children to be residing in Australia.

It’s essential that our sponsoring child needs to submit a sponsorship application to sponsor you for the visa. This involves filling out the appropriate form and providing supporting documents.

You need to fill out the visa application form and attach all required documents. Make sure to provide accurate and complete information.

You need to pay the visa application charge and any other applicable fees. The cost of the Contributory Parent (Permanent) Visa is substantial, so ensure you're aware of the current fees.

Proceed with your visa application online through the Department of Home Affairs website or by mail to the designated office. Include all necessary documents and proof of payment.

Undergo medical examinations and obtain police clearance certificates from all countries where you have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

It's important to stay informed about any changes in visa application procedures or requirements by regularly checking the official Department of Home Affairs website. This will help ensure a smooth processing of your Contributory Parent (Permanent) Visa application.