TranslateFind the right Parent Visa for your family.
Answer 5 short, plain-English steps and our assessment engine will compare all 8 Australian Parent Visa pathways (subclasses 103, 143, 173, 804, 864, 884, 870, 600), explain what each means for your family, and rank them by fit, cost and processing time.
First, tell us about you — the family member in Australia
Why we ask this → In Australian migration, a "sponsor" is simply the family member (usually the son or daughter) who is inviting the parent to come to Australia. To sponsor a parent visa you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled here. If that's not you yet — no problem. Answer as best you can and we'll show the options anyway.
This is the person in Australia inviting the parent — usually the parent's son or daughter.
The person in Australia.
Where we send your personalised report.
Optional — for follow-up only.
Must be 18+ to sponsor a parent visa.
You need to be ‘settled’ in Australia to sponsor a parent — usually ~2+ years.
Only used if you might apply for Subclass 870 — it has a specific income threshold. Skip if unsure.
Currently AUD 83,454.80 taxable income for the last full tax year. Only affects the 870 recommendation.
