Why apply for a Subclass 864 Visa?
 

• Chance to live in Australia
• Bring your parents to Australia
• Healthcare benefits
• To and from travel flexibility
• Apply for an Australian Passport
• If eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
   

What is Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 864?

Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 864 is a permanent visa that allows the aged parent of an Australian Citizen or an Australian PR to stay in the country permanently. The visa holders can access healthcare benefits in Australia and travel to their native country freely for the initial years. The visa lets you apply for Australian citizenship upon eligibility.  

Eligibility Criteria

• One must be of a pensionable age when applying for the Parent Visa Subclass 864.
• One must not hold or have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa.
• The applicant must meet the Australian standards of health requirements before applying for a Subclass 864 visa.
• Applicant must not hold any record of visa cancellation or refusal of an application.
• One must sign the Australian Values Statement and be respectable towards Australia’s values and laws.
• One must meet the character requirement set by the Australian government.
• The applicant must have an eligible sponsor. Mostly, the sponsor is one’s child, but if the child is below 18 years of age, then any other eligible relative or community organization.
• Applicants must meet the balance of family tests. To meet the test, half of the applicant’s children must be eligible, or the majority of your children live in Australia.
• Neither the applicant nor their family must owe any debt to the Australian government. If you do, you must pay it back before applying for the Subclass 864 visa.
• One must have an assurance of support. This assures the government of Australia that you will not have to depend on their assistance after you come into the country.

Visa Fees

One must pay a visa fee of AUD48,495 to apply to Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 864. The fees must be paid in two instalments, the first at the time of applying for the visa, and the second instalment is to be paid when asked.

The application fee may increase than the mentioned amount as the applicant might have to pay for police certificates, health check-ups, etc.

Processing Time

There is no definite processing time for application for Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 864. The time taken is subjected to the capping for the year, queuing, and the time taken to verify the information provided by the applicant. Although one can reduce the processing time due to the following reasons:

• Fill out your application form correctly.
• Include all your supporting documents properly. Also, provide additional information on time as well whenever asked.
• Pay the correct visa fee on time.

Steps To Apply

Step 1: Check your eligibility.

Step 2: Arrange all the requirements.

Step 3: Apply for the visa.

Step 4: Get decision of visa.

Step 5: Fly to Australia.

How Can Y-Axis Help You?

Y-Axis has a vast experience in Australian immigration and can help you understand and navigate the process confidently. Some of our most effective services have been mentioned below:

• Evaluation of your eligibility
• Preparing a checklist of all your immigration documents
• Complete application processing
• Forms, documentation & application filing
• Updates & follow up
• Relocation and post-landing support in Australia