103 Queue-Based Parent Permanent Visa
103 Queue-Based Parent Permanent Visa Overview
The advantage of this visa type is its lower cost, and after obtaining permanent residency, the waiting period for welfare benefits is only 2 years, while the 143 Contributory Parent visa has a waiting period of 10 years. After submitting a 103 application, applicants can switch to the 143 Contributory Parent visa at any time without needing to requeue or resubmit supporting materials. Parents who submit a 103 application can also apply for a visitor visa for up to 5 years.
103 Queue-Based Parent Permanent Visa Application Requirements
- The applicant’s child must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, and have been legally residing in Australia for at least two years.
- The applicant must pass the family balance test (for example, if one of three children is an Australian citizen and the other two live in China, they would not meet this requirement).
- The applicant must meet health and character requirements.
Family Balance Test: This test requires that at least half of the applicant’s children must reside in Australia. If the applicant has more children living in Australia than in any other country, they will meet this requirement.
To meet this standard, the main applicant must meet one of the following conditions:
- At least half of the applicant’s children must be Australian citizens or permanent residents living in Australia, or
- The applicant must have more children who are permanent residents in Australia than those residing in other countries. The family balance test includes children, stepchildren, and adopted children.
103 Queue-Based Parent Permanent Visa Application Process
- Preliminary assessment of the applicant and sponsor
- Preparation of visa application documents
- Submission of the visa application and receipt of the file number
- Economic sponsorship review
- Health and character checks
- Visa approval
Economic Sponsorship (AoS)
- For 1 person sponsoring one parent: Family income must be at least $34,805.36, Bank Guarantee: $5,000.00
- For 1 person sponsoring both parents: Family income must be at least $52,208.04, Bank Guarantee: $7,000.00
- For 2 people (couple) sponsoring one parent: Family income must be at least $52,208.04, Bank Guarantee: $10,000.00
- For 2 people (couple) with 1 dependent child sponsoring one parent: Family income must be at least $54,598.79, Bank Guarantee: $10,000.00
- For 2 people (couple) with 2 dependent children sponsoring one parent: Family income must be at least $56,989.54, Bank Guarantee: $10,000.00
- For 2 people (couple) sponsoring both parents: Family income must be at least $69,610.72, Bank Guarantee: $14,000.00
- For 2 people (couple) with 1 dependent child sponsoring both parents: Family income must be at least $72,001.47, Bank Guarantee: $14,000.00
- For 2 people (couple) with 2 dependent children sponsoring both parents: Family income must be at least $74,392.22, Bank Guarantee: $14,000.00
Note: The above data is for the 2021-22 financial year and is subject to increases each year.
103 Queue-Based Parent Permanent Visa Processing Time
- The current waiting time is 30 years.
103 Queue-Based Parent Permanent Visa Application Fees
- Primary applicant: AU $4,425.00
- Secondary applicants over 18 years old: AU $2,215.00
- Secondary applicants under 18 years old: AU $1,110.00
Note: The above policies and fees are subject to the latest information released by the Australian Department of Immigration.