The Contributory Parent visas (subclass 173 and subclass 143) enable parents whose children are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, to live in Australia. The subclass 173 visa is a temporary arrangement valid for two years and cannot be renewed. Applicants may transition to the subclass 143 visa within two years of their stay on the 173 visa to secure permanent residency in Australia.
Enquire NowFor these visa applications, the sponsor must be the applicant’s child living in Australia. If the child is below 18 years old, sponsorship can also be provided by:
Note: In cases where a community organisation acts as the sponsor, the immigration department demands clear evidence of the relationship with the applicant or a written commitment from the organisation’s senior representative to support the applicant(s) once they arrive in Australia.
If you have a contributory parent 173 visa, you can:
If you possess a contributory parent 143 visa, you are allowed to:
For Subclass 173
For Subclass 143
Ensure to provide certified copies of:
For sponsors that are community organizations, provide:
You may add the following family members to your visa application:
All applicants and their dependent family members must:
Individuals aged 18 and older must sign an Australian values statement as a pledge to follow all Australian laws.
You are required to clear any outstanding debts to the Australian government or have an agreement in place to repay them before receiving your visa.
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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