Subclass 864 (contributory aged parent) permanent visa: Allows Australian permanent residents or Australian citizens or eligible New Zealand citizens who reside and are settled in Australia to bring their aged parents permanently. Contributory visas processing times are faster as they cost more than the non-contributory parent visas.
What can you do:
Visa subclass 864 (permanent):
- stay in Australia indefinitely
- work in Australia
- study in Australia
- travel outside Australia as many times as you want for 5 years after the date of visa grant
- apply for Australian citizenship if eligible
- enrol in Medicare, Australia national health scheme