ABCElder · parent relocation
We map official country routes, check healthcare and practical support, and help families agree on a new way of living without quietly taking away a parent's independence.
In this first edition
7 countries
2 starting guides · direct primary sources only
Who can apply, on what basis, and which evidence the government actually asks for.
Insurance, healthcare, language, transport, housing and support — before the family books tickets.
Where an adult child's help ends and a parent keeps the right to choose their pace, budget and social life.
Route map
A card is not immigration advice. It identifies the first decision point and links directly to a government service.
RS
Exceptional family route
Serbia's official D visa guide allows a parent to be considered an immediate family member in exceptional circumstances.
Open the guide →Check first
Whether you can document both the lack of adequate family care in the country of origin and support needs linked to the parent's health.
Rechecked: 9 August 2026
CY
The route depends on the sponsor
A dependent parent's route differs depending on whether the adult child is Cypriot, an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen, or holds another type of residence status.
Check first
Identify the adult child's exact status first, then use the matching family-member or visitor category on the Migration Department website.
Rechecked: 9 August 2026
IL
A dedicated route for one parent
The Population and Immigration Authority has a specific status procedure for one parent of an Israeli citizen, with strict age and family-composition conditions.
Check first
Use procedure 5.2.0033, version 10 of 19 May 2026. The Hebrew page lists 62 for mothers and 64 for fathers; the English service page still shows older thresholds.
Rechecked: 9 August 2026
CA
Extended visits; sponsorship paused
The Super Visa supports extended visits by parents and grandparents. Canada paused new intake under the permanent Parents and Grandparents Program in July 2026.
Check first
Separate a temporary visit from permanent residence: they involve different eligibility tests, income evidence, insurance and timelines.
Rechecked: 9 August 2026
GB
A narrow Adult Dependent Relative route
The route is for an adult who needs long-term personal care that is unavailable or unaffordable in the country where they live.
Check first
Test both requirements early: the need for long-term personal care and the sponsor's ability to provide accommodation and support without public funds.
Rechecked: 9 August 2026
AU
Several parent visa categories
Australia has permanent and temporary parent routes, but costs, eligibility and waiting times differ substantially.
Check first
Decide whether the goal is a temporary stay or permanent migration, then check the current queue and cost for the relevant subclass.
Rechecked: 9 August 2026
AE
Rules depend on status and emirate
The federal portal distinguishes family sponsorship by residents from residence routes for relatives of UAE citizens.
Check first
Start with the federal overview, then verify the parent-specific requirements with ICP or the GDRFA for the relevant emirate.
Rechecked: 9 August 2026
Starting guides
Country · Serbia
Test the exceptional basis before paying for translations and insurance.
Read the guide →Relationships · before the move
Four agreements worth writing down before the family books tickets.
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