The Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884 allows parents to live with their children in Australia, provided the child has been residing in Australia on a valid visa with the support of the government agency. It also requires that the adult child contribute financially to their parent's care for at least two years before applying for this visa. Here is more about this visa and how it can benefit your family.

What is the Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884?

The contributory aged parent visa temporary 884 is one of the visas available for parents of Australian Citizens and permanent residents. It lets them come to Australia temporarily for up to five years, giving their children time to settle in the country and potentially find work. They can also come on this visa if they are not eligible for any other visa under family reunion or humanitarian programs. All that's required for this visa application is an assurance that they will be looked after financially by their children.

To qualify as a dependent, applicants must show that at least half of their income comes from either child support payments or government pensions/benefits.

Who is eligible to apply for this visa?

To be eligible for this visa, the applicant must:

1. Be an Australian citizen who has reached the age of 18 at the time they apply.
2. Be sponsored by their parent who is an Australian citizen and over the age of 60 at the time they make their application.
3. They must have been living in Australia continuously for at least ten years immediately before applying.
4. Be residing with their parent or close family member permanently at the time they make their application.
5. Not hold any other form of permanent or temporary residence or visa that prevents them from applying for this type of visa.

The application process for Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884

Suppose you are the child of an aged parent. In that case, you may be eligible to sponsor your aged parent for residency in Australia and also for a Contributory Aged Parent Visa Permanent 864. All applicants must have enough money and meet specific character requirements.

To successfully sponsor your aged parent, follow the steps below:

1. Check whether or not you are eligible.
2. Fill out an online application form.
3. Get your medical exam done by a doctor approved by DHA.
4. Submit the completed sponsorship application package to DHA with the right fees.
5. Pay any other necessary fees, such as visa fees.
6. Submit supporting documentation that may be requested by DHA, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, bank statements, etc.
7. Wait for processing time, which can take up to three months.

Benefits of Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884

• Applicants will be granted temporary resident status in Australia until they are reunited with their dependent child, usually their son or daughter, an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible citizen.
• The visa is available to applicants who have reached the age of 65 and are caring for at least one dependent child who has reached the age of 18 years.
• There are no time restrictions on how long someone can stay in Australia on this visa as long as they remain a contributor and continue caring for their dependent child.
• Those on this type of visa cannot work without authorization from the Minister for Immigration.
• Approved applicants for Contributory Aged Parent Visa Temporary 884 do not need to meet health or character requirements.