Difference between Contributory Aged Parent Temporary and Permanent Visa
If you want to migrate to Australia, there are two visa options available: the Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884 and Contributory Aged Parent Visa Permanent 864. Both these visas allow the parent of an Australian resident child or children to live in Australia permanently. However, there are differences between these two visas that need to be addressed before deciding which visa will work best for your family's needs and circumstances.
What is the Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884?
A contributory aged parent visa is a temporary visa that allows the holder to stay in Australia for up to three years. This visa can be converted into a permanent visa if the holder has been sponsored by an eligible relative who resides in Australia. To qualify for this contributory aged parent visa, you must be at least 64 years of age, and your sponsor must have lived in Australia for ten years or more.
Eligibility Requirements for Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884
To be eligible for a temporary contributory aged parent visa, the sponsor must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
- Be over 18 years of age;
- Be living in Australia with their spouse/partner. The spouse/partner must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Both people must have been living together for at least 12 months before applying.
- There is also an income requirement of AU$55 000 if sponsoring one applicant or AU$100 000 if sponsoring two applicants.
- Health insurance that covers hospital treatment in Australia for the duration of stay.
What is Contributory Aged Parent Visa Permanent 864?
Contributory aged parent visa permanent 864 is a permanent visa for parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents aged 65 years or over who have contributed to their government-funded retirement scheme for at least 10 years (usually 20) and have an annual income of less than $50,000. The spouse of the aged parent can also be granted a permanent contributory aged parent visa if they meet the same criteria.
Eligibility Requirements for Contributory Aged Parent Visa Permanent 864
To be eligible for this visa, you need to:
- Be the parent of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible citizen.
- Have at least one child who is either an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible citizen.
- Be sponsored by your child (or someone else). You can also apply for a contributory aged parent visa through the Sponsored Stream.
- Another eligibility requirement is that you have adequate financial resources to support yourself without relying on government welfare payments and intend to reside permanently in Australia.
- You must also meet health requirements as well as character requirements before applying.
Difference between Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884 and Contributory Aged Parent Visa Permanent 864
Contributory aged parent visas are for parents who are either permanent residents of Australia or citizens of Australia. They can be applied for under two different categories, temporary or permanent.
A Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884 is granted to Australian citizens or permanent residents who want their parents to live with them in Australia. The temporary category is valid for five years, while the Contributory Aged Parent Visa Permanent 864 lasts indefinitely as long as you keep renewing it.