When it comes to migration for parents to Australia, the popular choices include:
- Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
- Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 864)
- Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
- Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
It becomes imminent to select the right category to apply thorough. Thorough research is required in order to determine the best route after weighing the cost and benefit. Aged Parent Visa and Parent Visa are popular options among applicants who have time on their hands. It can take up to 30 years for immigration department to approve the applicant for Australian permanent residency.
Another popular choice is the contributory aged parent visa and Contributory Parent Visa. Both of these have an upper limit of 2 years of processing period. Still there is a catch as the approximate cost of gaining a PR though these two categories is $45,000. The cost of this visa is enough to daunt many applicants from applying through these routes.
Visitor Visa: A popular Alternative
There is something else that applicants can try. Applicants can apply for a visitor visa for their parents. The time taken to process a visitor visa is negligible in comparison to all the other options. Parents of Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents can enjoy the perk of extended validity on visitor visa.
How to apply for a Visitor Visa for Parents
Electronic Travel Authority (eTA)
An eTA/eVisitor visa can be applied for by the applicant. The perks of applying through this route would be the seamlessness of processing time and also the inexpensiveness of this visa. The application for an eTA can be filled online and is process under 24 hours unless some discrepancy in the information provided is found. Only citizens of certain countries such as United States, United Kingdom and so on are eligible for applying for an eTA. Nevertheless, an eTA would be perfect if a short stay is expected from the parents.
An eTA will cost you between AUD 135 to AUD 1000. Additional charges may be applicable.
Parent Visa
This visa can work in addendum with travel visa. It can take a lot of time and money in gaining an Australian PR through parent visa. The atrocities inflicted by time can be abated in the meantime with a visitor visa. Applicants whose application is in the queue for visitor visa are entitled to an extension that takes up the validity of visitor visa to 5 years.
Australian Permanent Residents and Citizens
There are many perks of being an Australian Permanent Resident of Citizen. Medicare and social welfare programs of Australia are acclaimed throughout the globe. A lesser known perk that only a few citizens and permanent residents are aware of is the fact that their parents can get an extension on their visitor visa. Though the period of extension differ on various factors.
A visitor visa is perfect for a short stay in Australia. Considering the cost and time taken to process the application, it can be used in addition to the Parent Visa. Parents would be required to leave Australia every 12 months till the time their visitor visa is valid. To know mare hacks and to consult our experts about immigration services, contact us at 8010357357.
