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Form 47PA: Application for a parent to migrate to Australia

Form 47PA is an application for Australian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their parents to migrate to Australia. It is used when a parent wishes to live permanently in Australia and meets the eligibility criteria for a parent visa.

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Form Overview

Home Affairs Form 47PA - Application for a parent to migrate to Australia

Form 47PA is an application for Australian citizens or permanent residents to sponsor their parents to migrate to Australia. It is used when a parent wishes to live permanently in Australia and meets the eligibility criteria for a parent visa.

This form captures personal details, relationship information, health declarations, character assessments, and financial capacity declarations for both the sponsor and the parent applicant.

Risk Radar

Scan points
  • 1The balance of family test is often misunderstood and incorrectly assessed, leading to application refusal.
  • 2Providing incomplete relationship documentation
  • 3Not meeting the balance of family test requirements
  • 4Failure to disclose health conditions
  • 5Inaccurate financial capacity declarations

Plain English

This form helps Australian residents bring their parents to live with them permanently in Australia. The application shows the government that the parent meets requirements like relationship proof, health standards, and financial support arrangements.

Submission Date

  • Filing date: Submit this form when you want to sponsor your parent to migrate to Australia, after confirming you meet the sponsorship requirements and the parent meets the visa criteria.
  • Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
  • Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

permanentparenthealth

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What this form is for

  • Use this form to apply for a Parent (subclass 103) visa
  • Use this form for the Contributory Parent (subclass 143/173) visa
  • Use this form for the Aged Dependent Relative (subclass 114) visa
  • Use this form for the Remaining Relative (subclass 115) visa
  • Do not use this form for partner or child visas

Form selector

Use this form or another form?

Partner visa application

Different relationship and financial requirements

✓ Check if the relationship is spousal or de facto

Form 870/100

Child visa application

Different age and dependency requirements

✓ Verify the child's age and dependency status

Form 47/40/47CH

Temporary visa extension

Different purpose and duration requirements

✓ Confirm if the stay needs to be temporary or permanent

Form 929

Citizenship application

Different status and eligibility requirements

✓ Check if the parent is already a permanent resident

Form 1300

Visitor visa for parent

Short-term stay with different requirements

✓ Confirm if the visit is temporary or for migration

Form 1419

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline for parent visa applications, but processing times can vary significantly based on the visa subclass and current application volumes.

Before you submit

  1. 1Complete all sections of the form
  2. 2Include certified copies of identity documents
  3. 3Provide proof of relationship to sponsor
  4. 4Include health examination results
  5. 5Submit police clearance certificates
  6. 6Include evidence of meeting balance of family test
  7. 7Pay the correct visa application charge
  8. 8Sign and date the application

How to file this form

  1. 1Check eligibility for the specific parent visa subclass
  2. 2Create an ImmiAccount or download the paper form
  3. 3Complete all sections with accurate information
  4. 4Gather required supporting documents
  5. 5Submit the application online or by mail
  6. 6Pay the visa application charge
  7. 7Wait for acknowledgment and processing updates

Known limitations

  1. 1Processing times can be several years for some parent visa subclasses
  2. 2Meeting eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee visa approval
  3. 3Visa applications can be refused if health or character requirements aren't met
  4. 4The balance of family test has strict requirements that must be satisfied
  5. 5Limited visa places available for some parent visa subclasses

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Compact field-by-field guide

7 fields

Applicant

3 items

Full Name

Your name exactly as shown in your passport.

Requiredtext
Date of Birth

Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).

Requireddate
Passport / Document Details

Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.

Requiredtext

Contact

1 items

Contact and Address

Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.

Requiredtext

Request

1 items

Type of Application

The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.

Requiredselect

Evidence

1 items

Supporting Documents

Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.

Requiredtext

Declaration

1 items

Declaration and Signature

Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.

Requiredsignature
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Current form status
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Parent visa processing times are currently extended due to high demand, with some subclasses taking several years for final decisions.

What changed or needs a fresh check

  • Updated proof of relationship requirements
  • Revised financial capacity thresholds
  • New health examination procedures
  • Updated police clearance requirements
  • Modified sponsorship declaration sections
  • Changed evidence guidelines for genuine relationship

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Quick Facts

Australian citizens or permanent residents who want to sponsor their parent(s) to migrate to Australia need to submit this form. The parent being sponsored will also need to provide personal information as part of the application.
This form captures personal details, relationship information, health declarations, character assessments, and financial capacity declarations for both the sponsor and the parent applicant.
Submit this form when you want to sponsor your parent to migrate to Australia, after confirming you meet the sponsorship requirements and the parent meets the visa criteria.
This form can be submitted online through the ImmiAccount portal if available, or by mail to the Department of Home Affairs processing center. Some visa subclasses may require in-person submission at an Australian immigration office.
Submitting correctly matters because incomplete or incorrect information can cause significant delays in processing, potential rejection of the application, or additional requests for evidence that extend the waiting period.
Start by checking eligibility requirements for the parent visa subclass. Complete all sections of the form with accurate information. Gather required supporting documents like proof of relationship, identity documents, health examinations, and police clearances. Submit the completed form with all required evidence and pay the visa application charge.

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Sources

  • SRCForm 47PA is issued by the Department of Home Affairs
  • SRCThe form is for parent migration applications
  • SRCProcessing times can vary significantly
  • SRCDifferent parent visa subclasses have different requirements
  • SRCThe balance of family test is a key requirement
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current processing times
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific financial capacity thresholds
  • SRCNot confirmed in official source: Exact document requirements

Common confusion points

Confusing the different parent visa subclasses (103, 143, 173, 114, 115)

Misunderstanding the balance of family test requirements

Not realizing that parent visas often have very long processing times

Confusing sponsorship requirements with visa eligibility criteria

Not understanding the difference between contributory and non-contributory parent visas

Overlooking the need for both health and character clearances

Not providing sufficient evidence of genuine relationship with the sponsor

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