We will consider these applications on a case-by-case basis. We can grant visas that last up to:
five years for parents outside Australia who are in the Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 103) queue
three years for parents outside Australia who have had a previous Australian visa and complied with the visa conditions, and either:
have not applied for a Parent visa
have applied for a Parent visa (subclass 103) but are not yet in the Parent visa queue
18 months for parents who have not previously travelled to Australia and either:
have not applied for a Parent visa
have applied for a Parent visa (subclass 103) but are not yet in the Parent visa queue.