The Contributory aged parent temporary visa 864 is a business visa that allows you to set up and operate your own business in Australia. The Subclass 884 business visa allows you to stay in Australia as long as you wish while establishing your new business, provided you have the capital and ability to start it and make it profitable within 2 years of arrival. This permanent residence visa will allow your spouse, children, and parents to come with you on the same visa and help run your new business while living in Australia.

Subclass 884 Visa

The subclass 884 visa is a permanent residence visa for certain eligible citizens and their families. To be eligible, you must have been living in Australia for at least five years, with at least two years on a qualifying visa.

If you meet these requirements, you can apply for this visa online or through a paper application. Once granted, this visa allows you and your family members to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.

Requirements for Subclass 884 Visa

To be eligible for a subclass 884 visa, you must:

  • Be a member of the family unit of an Australian citizen or eligible New Zealand, citizen
  • Have been in Australia for at least 12 months immediately before applying for the visa
  • Hold a permanent resident visa or eligible temporary resident visa
  • Meet health and character requirements
  • Have complied with any conditions attached to your previous visas
  • Not have entered Australia on a business visitor, student, or tourist visa
  • Intend to reside indefinitely in Australia.

Who can apply for this visa?

The subclass 884 visa is a permanent residence visa for certain Australian citizens and permanent residents' family members. To be eligible, you must be the spouse, de facto partner, child, or parent of an Australian citizen or permanent resident. If you apply as a spouse or de facto partner, you must also meet specific relationship requirements.

To apply for this visa, you must submit an application online through the Department of Home Affairs website. 

Cost of the Visa

It costs $2,400 to lodge your application, and there is no refund if it is unsuccessful. After lodging your visa application, you must complete a medical examination with an approved doctor and undergo security checks before being granted a visa.

How long does it take to get a response from the Immigration department

The subclass 884 visa is a permanent residence visa for eligible family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents. The application process can take several months to a year, depending on the backlog of applications at the time of submission.

  • If your application is successful, you will be contacted by an Immigration department representative to schedule an interview. 
  • Upon approval, you will receive an email or letter notifying you that the visa has been granted. 
  • Once granted Contributory aged parent visa permanent 884 is usually valid for five years but may vary according to your circumstances.