Form 47PA: Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
Form 47PA is the Department of Home Affairs application completed by a parent applying to migrate to Australia under a parent visa, supported by an eligible sponsor.
Form 47PA, Application for a parent to migrate to Australia, is the main application for parent category visas. It collects the parent applicant's identity, family details, relationship to the sponsoring child in Australia, and the health and character information the Department of Home Affairs needs to assess the parent visa.
The form is a standard fillable PDF, so you can complete the fields here in your browser and download the finished file. A parent visa application is usually accompanied by sponsorship from a settled child in Australia, and a visa application charge applies, so check the current fee at the Home Affairs website.
Who files Form 47PA?
Parents applying to migrate to Australia under a parent visa
Applicants sponsored by a settled child living in Australia
Parents lodging a contributory or non-contributory parent visa application
Representatives completing a parent visa application on an applicant's behalf
How to fill out Form 47PA
Enter your personal details and family composition as the parent applicant.
Provide details of your sponsoring child and your relationship to them.
Complete the residence, financial, and background sections requested on the form.
Answer the health and character questions and read the declarations.
Lodge the completed application with the Department of Home Affairs together with sponsorship and the required fee.
Worth knowing: Parent visa processing times and costs vary widely by subclass. Confirm the current requirements, fee, and sponsorship rules at the Home Affairs website before lodging.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a sponsor for a parent visa?
Parent visas generally require sponsorship from an eligible child settled in Australia, often using the sponsorship form. Check the requirements for the specific parent visa subclass on the Home Affairs website.
How much does a parent visa cost?
Parent visas carry a visa application charge, and contributory parent visas involve additional amounts. Fees change over time, so check the current fee at the Home Affairs website before you lodge.