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Form 47PA: Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
Form 47PA is the application form for a parent to migrate to Australia under the Parent visa category. It is used by Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their parent for permanent residence.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 47PA - Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
Form 47PA is the application form for a parent to migrate to Australia under the Parent visa category. It is used by Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to sponsor their parent for permanent residence.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not including certified copies of documents – originals are not accepted and will be returned.
- 2Not signing or dating the form – it will be returned.
- 3Providing incorrect or incomplete information – can lead to refusal.
- 4Not attaching certified copies of documents – originals are not accepted.
- 5Missing the visa application charge – application will not be processed.
Plain English
This form is for parents who want to move to Australia permanently because their child lives there. You fill it out and send it with your sponsor's form and payment. The Department uses it to check if you meet the requirements for a Parent visa.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form when you are ready to apply for a Parent visa. There is no fixed deadline, but you must apply before you turn 65 if you want to be considered for the Age Pension later. Check current processing times on the Department's website.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form if you are a parent applying for a Parent (subclass 103) or Contributory Parent (subclass 143) visa.
- You must be in Australia when you lodge this form, but you can be outside Australia when the visa is granted (except in immigration clearance).
- Your partner can be included in the application, but your children cannot.
- You do not need to meet the Balance of Family test or have an Assurance of Support or sponsor for this form.
- This form is for parent migration only – other family visas use different forms.
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Situation
Why it matters
✓ Check before you continue
You are a parent but want to apply for a temporary visa first
Parent visas are permanent; temporary options may be faster
✓ Check visa options on Home Affairs website
Form 600 (Visitor) or other temporary visa
You are a parent and your child is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
This is the correct application for parent migration
✓ Confirm your child's eligibility and your relationship
You are a parent but your children are included in your application
Children cannot be included in parent visa applications
✓ Consider other family visa options (e.g., Child visa)
You are applying for a Contributory Parent visa with a higher fee
The form is the same, but the visa subclass and fees differ
✓ Check the visa subclass (143 vs 103) and fee schedule
Deadline or filing window
There is no strict deadline, but you must lodge before you turn 65 if you want to be eligible for the Age Pension. Check current processing times and any caps on Parent visa places.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of Form 47PA accurately.
- 2Sign the values statement (page 1) – each person aged 18+ must sign.
- 3Pay the visa application charge (first instalment) – check current fees on the Home Affairs website.
- 4Attach all required documents (e.g., identity, relationship, character, health).
- 5If you have a partner, include their details and ensure they sign the form.
- 6If appointing an authorised recipient, complete Part O and Form 956A.
- 7Lodge the form online via ImmiAccount or by post if you are outside Australia and cannot pay online.
- 8Keep a copy of the completed form and all receipts for your records.
How to file this form
- 1Read the 'Life in Australia' booklet – it explains Australian values.
- 2Gather all required documents (passport, birth certificate, relationship evidence, etc.).
- 3Complete Form 47PA – fill in every section that applies to you.
- 4Pay the visa application charge – use ImmiAccount for online payment or check alternative methods.
- 5Submit the form online via ImmiAccount, or by post if you are outside Australia and cannot pay online.
- 6Wait for the Department to contact you – they may request more information or health checks.
Known limitations
- 1You must be in Australia when you lodge this form – if you are outside, you cannot use this form.
- 2Your children cannot be included in your application – they must apply separately.
- 3You do not need a sponsor or Assurance of Support for this form, but you must meet health and character requirements.
- 4The Contributory Parent visa has a significantly higher second instalment fee – check the fee schedule.
- 5Processing times can be long – check current processing times on the Home Affairs website.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 47PA is the current application for a parent to migrate to Australia. It is dated 04/26, so it is the latest version as of early 2025.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form date (04/26) – it is the current version.
- Verify the fee schedule on the Home Affairs website – fees change on 1 July each year.
- Review the health requirement – all applicants must be assessed.
- Confirm you have read the 'Life in Australia' booklet – you must sign the values statement.
- Check if you need to appoint an authorised recipient or migration agent – use Form 956A if needed.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm 47PA (Design date 04/26)page 1: values statement and booklet reference.
- SRCForm 47PApage 2: fees and payment methods (ImmiAccount, My Payments).
- SRCForm 47PApage 3: authorised recipient and communication options.
- SRCForm 47PApage 4: eligibility conditions (partner included, children not included, location requirements).
- SRCHome Affairs website (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au)referenced for fees, forms, and payment methods.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific processing times, exact fee amounts, or health requirementsthese are subject to change.
Common confusion points
People often confuse the Parent (103) and Contributory Parent (143) visas – the form is the same, but fees and processing times differ.
You must be in Australia to lodge, but you can be outside when granted – this confuses many applicants.
Children cannot be included – some parents mistakenly try to add them.
The 'Balance of Family test' is not required for this form – that is for other parent visas.
The values statement must be signed by all applicants aged 18+ – missing a signature can delay the application.
If you appoint an authorised recipient, you must complete Part O and Form 956A – otherwise the Department will send correspondence to you directly.
Payment methods – if you are outside Australia, you may not be able to pay online; check the website for alternatives.
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