Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
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Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
Australia · Family
What it is
Permanent visa for an aged parent, applied for in Australia, with a higher contribution charge and faster processing than the non-contributory route.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- See Home Affairs.
- Application fee
- Application charge, see the Home Affairs visa pricing estimator.
- Processing time
- See Home Affairs processing times.
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Health insurance
- Not required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- Old enough to receive the age pension
- Meet the balance-of-family test
- In Australia at application
Working on this visa
Full work rights (permanent visa)
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 25 July 2026.