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Aged Parent visa (subclass 804) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€4,492
Minimum annual salary€4,492
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Medical examRequired
Age range66–None

Costs

Application / consular fee€4,554

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 4 years.

Documents

  • Identity documents (passport photo page, personal details)
  • National identity card (if you have one)
  • Proof of change of name (if applicable)
  • Sponsor documents (Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia)
  • Balance of family test documents (evidence of relationship, children's citizenship/residence)
  • Character documents (police certificates if requested)
  • Assurance of Support documents (if requested)
  • Dependants under 18: identity, relationship, character documents
  • Parental responsibility documents (Form 1229 or statutory declaration, or court order)
  • Dependants over 18: identity, relationship, dependency documents
  • Proof of dependency (Form 47A, tax records, proof of residence/study)
  • Partner documents (identity, relationship evidence, marriage/de facto documents)
  • Four recent passport-size photographs (45mm x 35mm, less than 6 months old)
  • Certified translations of non-English documents, as required

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/aged-parent-804.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €4,492.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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