For most Family and Parent visas, you may be able to include:

• Your spouse or de facto partner

• Your dependent children (usually under 18, or over 18 if financially dependent and studying full-time)

• Stepchildren who meet dependency requirements

Some Parent visas also allow inclusion of:

• The partner of the primary applicant (if not already the sponsor)

• Dependent relatives in limited cases (subject to specific criteria)

Each visa subclass may have different eligibility rules for family members, so it’s best to consult a migration agent to confirm who can be included on your specific application.

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The Contributory Parent Visa has a higher visa application fee but is processed faster (typically within 4–6 years), whereas the Non-Contributory Parent Visa is more affordable but can take up to 30 years to process due to long queue times.

Yes, your parents can apply for a long-stay Visitor Visa (subclass 600) while they wait for their parent visa to be granted. However, this is subject to approval and doesn’t guarantee multiple entries or long stays.