Australian Embassy, China
澳大利亚驻华大使馆
Embassy address: 21 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Sanlitun, Beijing - Telephone: 5140 4111 - Fax: 5140 4204

Parent Migration

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Generally, the following are requirements for all parent categories:

Parents can apply for migration to Australia under one of the following visa classes:

You need:

Please note: all application forms can be downloaded from www.immi.gov.au/allforms/index.htm


Where to apply

All parent migration applications must be lodged in the Perth Offshore Processing Center (POPC).

By mail:                                           By courier:
POPC                                               POPC
Locked Bag 7                                   411 Wellington Street
NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865                PERTH WA 6000

All enquiries regarding parent migration applications from applicants outside Australia should be directed to POPC

Unless applicants are already represented by a Migration Agent, POPC prefers to direct all correspondence and processing requests through the sponsor in Australia. This will enable the sponsors to communicate quickly with their parents to advise and assist them with processing requirements as well as keeping them abreast of the application progress.

To allow POPC to communicate with sponsors in this way, parents applying for migration to Australia should request their sponsoring child to complete and sign Part N of the 47PA form. If this section is not completed, the POPC will continue to send correspondence and requests for processing direct to the applicant overseas; this may result in processing delays.

Parent Migration Visa Evidencing

Once the Perth Offshore Processing Center (POPC) is satisfied that an applicant is likely to be approved, a letter will be sent to the applicant or the applicant’s designated agent, requesting them to nominate which DIAC overseas office they would like to have their visa evidenced in.

When the POPC receives notification from the applicant or applicant’s agent regarding this information, the application details will be sent to the nominated DIAC overseas office. The applicant may then bring their passport in person or send their passport by mail, to the nominated office, together with a copy of the grant letter from the POPC.

The nominated DIAC overseas office will then need to wait for the application details to be sent from the POPC so that the visa can be evidenced. This process can take up to 5 working days.

The applicant can nominate to collect their passport and visa in person, or have it returned to them by mail. If the applicant requires the passport to be returned by mail, they should provide their mailing address in Chinese characters.


Further Information

For further information on Parent migration, the Parent Migration booklet can be downloaded for free from our website, or you can go to www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/family-visas-parent.htm

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