You have to:

• Be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia
• Not have applied for or hold a sponsored Parent (Temporary) SC 870 visa when you apply for an SC 804 visa
• Be onshore in Australia when you apply

With a SC 804 Aged Parent visa you can:

• Stay in Australia as a permanent resident
• Sponsor eligible family members to move to Australia
• Ultimately become an Australian citizen
• Qualify for Medicare
• Work and study in Australia

Indicative Costs:

• Government visa application charges (VAC)
  • First Instalment – AUD 4425
  • Second Instalment – AUD 2065
  • Total AUD 6490

The second installment is payable before the visa is granted. Currently, the waiting time for approval is around 30 years

• Registered Migration Agent (RMA) charges – AUD 3350
• Other charges such as medical, police clearance, etc. are applicable and can vary.

Eligibility:

• You must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor, which is usually your child in Australia. Please contact our office to learn more about the sponsorship
• You must meet the “Balance of Family” test. Please contact our office to find out if you do.
• You have to provide an assurance of support. This is a financial commitment provided by you to prevent you from relying on the Australian government for support after you have entered Australia on this visa
• Meet the health requirements
• Meet the character requirements