Visa file / Partner and family visas
Contributory Aged Parent visas 864 / 884
Contributory parent visas for parents of Age Pension age in Australia. Queue about 18 years.
In force
Who it is for
Parents of Age Pension age in Australia who meet the balance of family test. The 884 is a 2-year temporary visa that can lead to the permanent 864.
Published eligibility
- Age Pension age, in Australia.
- Balance of family test, sponsor and Assurance of Support.
- Health and character.
Where you apply from
In Australia. A bridging visa is usually granted while you wait.
Related
From first enquiry to grant and after.
The usual steps, and where a registered migration agent can help at each one. Immi Worldwide gives general information and settlement support, never advice about your visa.
- 01
First enquiry
You tell the registered migration agent your current visa, where you are, your family and any past refusals or cancellations.
Where a registered migration agent can helpIdentifies your current visa, its conditions and expiry, and any early risk.
- 02
Honest options
Compare the 884 then 864 route with a direct 864.
Where a registered migration agent can helpCompares costs and timing.
- 03
Service agreement
Before any personal advice or preparation, you receive a written service agreement and the OMARA Consumer Guide.
Where a registered migration agent can helpSets out the work, the fee and the refund policy in writing. No money is taken for visa work before the agreement is signed.
- 04
Evidence and lodgement
Lodge online with balance of family evidence.
Where a registered migration agent can helpLodges a complete application.
- 05
Bridging visa and queue
Wait on a bridging visa.
Where a registered migration agent can helpManages bridging and travel.
- 06
Final processing and grant
Health, police, Assurance of Support and second instalment.
Where a registered migration agent can helpCoordinates the final steps.
Charges and processing times.
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| 884: first instalment, main applicant | A$6,300 |
| 884: second instalment | A$29,130 |
| 864 for an 884 holder: first instalment | A$555 |
| 864 for an 884 holder: second instalment | A$19,420 |
| Direct 864: total for the main applicant | From A$49,900 |
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026. Check the Visa Pricing Estimator before you rely on a figure.
| Stream | 50% decided within | 90% decided within |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated time for new applications | about 18 years | Not published |
Home Affairs parent visa queue release dates, as at 31 August 2026. Read 22 October 2026. Times change monthly and are not a promise. Global visa processing times.
Common refusal reasons
- Balance of family test not met.
- Health or character.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience. They are not Departmental statistics.
Document checklist
Parent
Children
A general list. The Department's own document checklist for your application is the one that counts. Ticks stay on this page only.
What changed, and what people ask.
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources
- Home Affairs: Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
- Home Affairs: Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your circumstances.
How any of these rules applies to a particular person, which visa to choose, and any application are immigration assistance, given only by a registered migration agent.
Immi Worldwide does not give immigration assistance. For advice about your own situation, Immi Worldwide can refer you to Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130, of The Immigration Worldwide Pty Ltd, or you can choose any registered migration agent.
The referral form opens with the box to pass your enquiry to the registered agent already ticked. Immi Worldwide does not charge for a referral.