Family · Subclass 864 / 884
Contributory Aged Parent visas
Contributory parent visas for parents of Age Pension age in Australia. Queue about 18 years.
Who it is for
Parents of Age Pension age in Australia who meet the balance of family test. The 884 is a 2-year temporary visa that can lead to the permanent 864.
Key eligibility
- Age Pension age, in Australia.
- Balance of family test, sponsor and Assurance of Support.
- Health and character.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
In Australia. A bridging visa is usually granted while you wait.
Your journey, step by step
First enquiry
You tell us your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
How a registered migration agent helps: identifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk.
Honest options
Compare the 884 then 864 route with a direct 864.
How a registered migration agent helps: compares costs and timing.
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
How a registered migration agent helps: sets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
Evidence and lodgement
Lodge online with balance of family evidence.
How a registered migration agent helps: lodges a complete application.
Bridging visa and queue
Wait on a bridging visa.
How a registered migration agent helps: manages bridging and travel.
Final processing and grant
Health, police, Assurance of Support and second instalment.
How a registered migration agent helps: coordinates the final steps.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government charges from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Charge |
|---|---|
| 884: first instalment, main applicant | A$6,300 |
| 884: second instalment | A$29,130 |
| 864 for an 884 holder: first instalment | A$555 |
| 864 for an 884 holder: second instalment | A$19,420 |
| Direct 864: total for the main applicant | From A$49,900 |
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Source: Home Affairs parent visa queue release dates, as at 31 August 2026. Check the current guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- Balance of family test not met.
- Health or character.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Sources and checks
- Home Affairs: Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
- Home Affairs: Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)
- Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026
Related
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.
Talk it through. The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts only after a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.