Migration to Australia at age 50 and above is becoming increasingly popular. With the right guidance and assistance, you can increase your chances to move to Australia in search of a better life.

Migration to a new country can be an intimidating experience, but with the right information and support, it can be an exciting and rewarding journey. This article will provide you with all the information you need to know about Australian immigration for those over 50 years of age. We will discuss the requirements and eligibility criteria, as well as the different types of visas available for those looking to migrate to Australia at this age. We will also explore some useful tips that can help make your transition smoother and more successful.

The following are the visa options you can explore for visiting or migration to Australia at or after the age of 50:

Parent Visas

There are several types of parent visas, under which parents can move to Australia to be with their children. However, if you’re aged 50 or above, you need an invitation letter from your child who is residing in Australia.

For permanent parent visa categories your child must be an Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen, or eligible New Zealand Citizens. Moreover, you also need to meet the Balance of Family test to be qualified for any permanent visa subclass category. Balance of family test means that at least half of your children must be Australian permanent resident, Australian citizen, or eligible New Zealand Citizens.

For other temporary visa categories, your child must have legal visa status in Australia. There are some other relevant criteria that are also applicable that need to justify the temporary stay of parents while in Australia. Please consult one of our offices for detailed consultation.

Here’s a list of parent visa subclasses you can apply for:

Permanent Visas (Where balance of family test is applicable)

● Parent Visa (Subclass 103)
● Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804)
● Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Subclasses 884 & 864)
● Contributory Parent Visa (Subclasses 143 & 173)

Temporary Visas

● Tourist Visa (Subclass 600)
● Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 870

Business Innovation and Investor Stream Visa Subclass 188

Applying for these visas lets applicants stay in Australia for about 5 years. It additionally provides you with the option for applying for permanent residency once you have fulfilled all the necessary requirements. These visa subclasses run based on a few streams which basically divided into following categories:

● Investor Stream: Those who wish to make an investment in Australia and also want to continue with the business and investment operations can apply through this stream. The investment amount, however, is clearly specified under this application type and failure in provision of the right amount of investment can lead to rejection of the visa
application.

● Business Innovation Stream: This stream enables you to establish a new or operate an existing company. It lets you bring along the eligible members of your family to contribute to this business operation. However, as far as your eligibility to apply for this visa type is concerned, you need 65 points to be able to pursue this application in the
right manner. Along with this, you also need to reflect a prior proof of your business success along with assets of about AUD 1.25 million at least.

Temporary Skilled Shortage Visa Subclass 482

This visa enables employers to address labor shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can’t source an appropriately skilled Australian worker.

Wish to bring your parents home? Or looking to migrate to Australia? Get our expert guidance on how you can make this happen for yourself or your family members. Call us to book an appointment today!