Partner Visa
Reunite With Your Family in Australia
If your children or family members are living in Australia and you’re ready to join them, a Parent Visa may be the perfect pathway. These visas allow parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia temporarily or permanently, depending on your circumstances.
At Affinity Migration, we specialise in helping families reunite. Our registered migration agents provide honest advice, prepare accurate applications, and manage every step of the process so you can focus on what matters most, being together.
Why Choose Affinity Migration
Parent visa applications are complex and emotionally significant. That’s why our approach combines compassion with precision, we do our best to make sure your case is handled with the respect and care it deserves.
- Registered migration agents experienced in all parent visa subclasses.
- Clear, step-by-step guidance through eligibility, costs, and timeframes.
- Expert preparation of all documentation and financial sponsorship forms.
- Ongoing communication, we handle all correspondence with the Department of Home Affairs.
- Genuine, relationship-first advice from a trusted Australian migration agency.
We’ll help you understand your best visa option, whether it’s a temporary stay, a permanent move, or a pathway through the contributory program.
Parent Visa Options
Affinity Migration assists with all major Family and Parent Visa subclasses. Learn more about each option and how we can help you apply in the sections below.
Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
A permanent residency visa for parents applying from outside Australia.
Allows you to live in Australia with your children permanently once approved.
Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
Provides faster processing compared to the 103 visa, with higher government fees.
Gives parents permanent residency and the ability to live, work, and access Medicare in Australia.
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)
A temporary visa valid for up to two years, allowing parents to later transition to the 143 permanent visa.
Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
For aged parents already in Australia who meet the age requirement for an Australian pension.
This visa offers a pathway to permanent residency.
Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)
For aged parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents, offering a faster permanent residency option for those in Australia.
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870)
A temporary visa allowing parents to live in Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa, and renew for a maximum of 10 years.
No need to leave the country between visas.
Our Process: Making Family Reunion Simple
- Eligibility Assessment – We identify the most suitable visa option for your situation.
- Consultation – Our migration agent explains the process, costs, and documentation in plain English.
- Document Preparation – We help compile evidence, sponsorship forms, and financial documentation.
- Lodgement & Tracking – We manage submission and monitor progress with the Department.
- Ongoing Support – We keep you informed until you receive your outcome and afterwards (as needed).
Why Families Choose Australia
Australia’s Parent Visa programs offer opportunities for family unity, stability, and a better quality of life. With strong healthcare, safety, and multicultural values, it’s no wonder families around the world are choosing to make Australia their home together.
Affinity Migration helps ensure every detail of your visa application is correct, so your family’s journey to reunion is smooth and stress-free.
FAQs: Parent Visa Australia
Yes. Certain subclasses (such as the 804 and 864) are available to applicants already in Australia on a valid visa.
Contributory visas (143, 173, 864) have higher fees but significantly faster processing times than non-contributory visas (103, 804).
You must meet the Australian pension age and pass the balance-of-family test, meaning at least half of your children live in Australia permanently.
Yes. Depending on your visa conditions, we can help you obtain a Visitor Visa during your parent visa processing period.
Bring Your Family Together —
the Right Way
Family means everything.
At Affinity Migration, we take the time to understand your story, guide you through each requirement, and manage your application with care and precision.