VisaChief Form 47PA — Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
Form 47PA is the application for a parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to migrate permanently to Australia under a Parent visa category. It captures the applicant's identity, partner and family details, health and character information, plus sponsor and payment details. It is lodged together with a completed Form 40 sponsorship from the sponsoring child.
Who needs Form 47PA?
It is completed by a parent applying for a permanent Parent visa (or their authorised representative), where a settled child in Australia acts as sponsor.
Form 47PA form filler
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Application overview and sponsor
Your details
Partner and family details
Health and character
Communication, payment and declaration
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Form 47PA — frequently asked questions
What is Form 47PA used for?
Application for a parent to migrate to Australia. Form 47PA is the application for a parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to migrate permanently to Australia under a Parent visa category. It captures the applicant's identity, partner and family details, health and character information, plus sponsor and payment details. It is lodged together with a completed Form 40 sponsorship from the sponsoring child.
Is this Form 47PA generator free?
Yes. You can fill in your answers and download a completed Form 47PA PDF for free. We also link the official Form 47PA PDF from the Department of Home Affairs.
Is this the official government form?
No. VisaChief is independent and not affiliated with the Australian Government. Our generator produces a self-prepared working draft to help you prepare; always lodge the official form from immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Who needs to complete Form 47PA?
It is completed by a parent applying for a permanent Parent visa (or their authorised representative), where a settled child in Australia acts as sponsor.
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