VisaChief Form 47PA vs Form 47OF — what's the difference?
Form 47PA is for a parent migrating to Australia; Form 47OF is for other family (aged dependent relative, remaining relative or carer). Both pair with a Form 40 sponsorship.
Application for a parent to migrate to Australia
What it is: 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 it: 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.
Application for migration to Australia by other family members
What it is: Form 47OF is the application used to migrate permanently to Australia under the Other Family visa categories, which cover aged dependent relatives, remaining relatives and carers. It records the applicant's identity, partner and family details, health and character information, and the specific relationship claim being made. It must be lodged with a completed Form 40 sponsorship from the sponsor.
Who needs it: It is completed by a person applying as an aged dependent relative, remaining relative or carer of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who sponsors them.
Form 47PA vs Form 47OF — FAQ
What is the difference between Form 47PA and Form 47OF?
Form 47PA is for a parent migrating to Australia; Form 47OF is for other family (aged dependent relative, remaining relative or carer). Both pair with a Form 40 sponsorship.
Do I need Form 47PA or Form 47OF?
Use Form 47PA if: 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. Use Form 47OF if: It is completed by a person applying as an aged dependent relative, remaining relative or carer of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who sponsors them.
Can I fill in Form 47PA and Form 47OF online for free?
Yes. VisaChief has a free online filler and PDF generator for both - and links the official Department of Home Affairs PDFs. VisaChief is independent and not affiliated with the Australian Government.
Browse all Australian visa forms, or open Form 47PA or Form 47OF directly.