Parent Visa
Bring your parents to join you permanently in Australia
Best for: Nigerians/Africans with permanent residency or citizenship in Australia who want their parents to join them permanently
Points test
This visa is not points-tested. Eligibility depends on the specific requirements for the subclass rather than a points score.
Key facts at a glance
Strengths
- Permanent residency for your parents - they can stay forever
- No occupation, points test, or employer needed
- Parents can access Medicare once granted
- 103 is affordable at AUD $4,910 upfront
Things to weigh up
- 143 total cost is AUD $48,640 per parent (paid in two instalments)
- Processing times now 15+ years (143) and 30+ years (103) due to huge backlog
- Balance of family test - more children must be in Australia than any other country
- Annual cap of 8,500 parent visas across all streams severely limits approvals
Explore further
General information only, not personal migration advice. Fees, points settings, occupation lists and eligibility are set by the Australian Government and change regularly; always confirm current details with the Department of Home Affairs. Afrovo is QEAC-certified and coordinates formal visa lodgement with MARA-partnered registered migration agents.
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