The Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173 and 143) allows parents to reside in Australia if their child is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The subclass 173 visa is temporary, permitting parents to stay in Australia for up to two years. This visa cannot be renewed or extended. However, within two years of holding the subclass 173 visa, parents may apply for the subclass 143 visa to obtain permanent residency in Australia.
Enquire NowApplicants for these visas must have a sponsorship from their child who resides in Australia. If the child is under 18 years old, the sponsorship can alternatively come from:
Note: If a community organisation is the sponsor, the immigration department requires solid proof of the relationship with the applicant or a written agreement from a senior representative of the organisation, confirming their support for the applicant(s) upon their arrival in Australia.
As a holder of the contributory parent 173 visa, you are entitled to:
As a holder of the contributory parent 143 visa, you can:
For Subclass 173
For Subclass 143
Required certified copies include:
For sponsors that are community organizations, the following is required:
The following family members can be included in your visa application:
Every applicant and their dependent family members are required to:
If you are over the age of 18, you are required to sign an Australian values statement. This is to confirm your commitment to adhering to Australian laws.
You must not have any outstanding debts to the Australian government, or you must have made arrangements to repay them before your visa can be granted.
How this price is calculated
Product | Quantity | Price |
CA143 Contributory parent – holds 173 | 1 | 325.00 |
Additional Applicant Charge 18+ | 1 | 165.00 |
GST | 0.00 | |
Total | AUD 490.00 |
For information about payment option, go to How to pay
Product | Quantity | Price |
CA143 Contributory parent | 1 | 3,695.00 |
Additional Applicant Charge 18+ | 1 | 1,245.00 |
GST | 0.00 | |
Total | AUD 4,940.00 |
Parent visa belongs to a category of family visa. There are many Australian family visas and parent visa is one of them. On 2 June 2014 the government introduced significant changes to the Other Family visas.
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