Key Benefits

• • Temporary residency in Australia.
• • Opportunity to live with and be reunited with children in Australia.
• • Access to Australian healthcare and social services during your stay.
• • Eligible to work and study in Australia
• • Eligible family members can be included in the application.

Eligibility

• • Be eligible for an aged pension in Australia.
• • Be sponsored by an eligible child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• • Meet health and character requirements.

Common Pathways

• • Aged parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who wish to live temporarily with their children in Australia often choose this visa.

Duration and Validity

The Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884) is a temporary visa with a validity period of two years.

Application Process Overview

• • Be eligible for an aged pension in Australia.
• • Be sponsored by an eligible child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• • Gather necessary documents, including proof of dependency.
• • Apply for the visa online, providing all required information.
• • Pay the application fee, which is lower than the permanent Contributory Aged Parent Visa.
• • Attend a health examination and provide character documents, if required.
• • Wait for your visa to be processed (processing times are shorter compared to the permanent Contributory Aged Parent Visa).
• • Once approved, you can live with your children in Australia temporarily.

Related Visas

• Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 103)
• Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 143)
• Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)
• Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
• Contributory Aged Parent visa (Subclass 864)
• Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870)