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Australia Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 884)

18 facts quoted from the official source

This temporary visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.

Route type
Family
Can bring
children
from the official record
Requirements
10
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age RequirementYou must be old enough to receive the age pension in Australia .
  • Australian Government Debt ClearedIf you or any family members owe the Australian Government money, the debt must be paid back or there must be an approved arrangement to pay it back.
  • Australian Values Statement Required​If you are 18 years of age or older, you must: have read, or had explained to you, the Life in Australia booklet sign an Australian Values Statement . This confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.
  • Best Interests Of The ChildWe will not grant this visa if it is not in the best interests of an applicant under 18.
  • Character and securityYou, and any family members who apply for the visa with you, must meet our character requirement . We might also ask that other non-migrating family members meet the requirement.
  • Health RequirementYou, and any family members who apply for the visa with you, must meet our health requirement . We might also ask that other non-migrating family members meet the requirement.
  • Meet The Balance Of Family TestYou must meet the balance of family test. You meet the test if: at least half of your children and step-children are eligible children, or there are more eligible children living in Australia than any other single country For more information and examples of how the test is applied, visit balance of family test .
  • Not Have Had A Visa Cancelled Or A Previous Application RefusedWe will consider your immigration history when we make a decision on your application. This means you might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused before. In some circumstances you may still apply for a permanent visa if you have had a visa cancelled or an application refused. For more information, see Limitations on applications in Australia . If you are applyin
  • Not Have This VisaYou cannot apply for this visa if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.
  • Sponsor RequiredYou must have an eligible sponsor. Usually, an eligible child will sponsor you. If your child is under 18, an eligible relative or community organisation can sponsor you. We must approve the sponsorship. For more information on eligible sponsors, change the switch at the top right of the page to 'Sponsors'.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryYou cannot apply for this visa if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.
  • Official Rights Textlive in Australia for up to 2 years work and study in Australia (you will not receive government support) apply for a permanent Contributory Aged Parent (subclass 864) visa .
  • Official source basisYou cannot apply for this visa if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.
  • Report summaryYou cannot apply for this visa if you have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.
  • Visa SubclassThe official page identifies this route as subclass 884.
Family

Who you can bring

children
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Cost TextFrom AUD35,430 over 2 instalments for a single applicant. Concessions apply in limited circumstances. For more information on additional fees that may apply, go to the 'About this visa' page and click on Cost . Cost concession From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid visa application. See tab.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Official Stay Text2 years
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe demand for Parent visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, there are long processing times for these applications. For more information on processing times see Parent visa queue release dates .
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for the Subclass 884 to Australia?
The official source states: This temporary visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children.

Every answer is quoted from the official immi.homeaffairs.gov.au page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 18 points against the official source; 18 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immi.homeaffairs.gov.auLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Australia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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