Overview
Contributory Parent visa
(subclass 143)
This permanent visa allows a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to move to or stay in Australia
Eligibility
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Must have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Permanent resident, or Eligible New Zealand citizen, unless applying for the Retirement Pathway
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Must meet the balance-of-family test, unless applying for the Retirement Pathway or holding a Subclass 173 visa
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Must have an Assurance of Support, unless applying for the Retirement Pathway
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Cannot have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
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Due to COVID-19, the Department is not currently asking Family visa applicants to travel offshore. A temporary concession has been made available since 24 March 2021
Benefits
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Move to or stay in Australia as a permanent resident
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Sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia
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Eligibility to apply for Australian citizenship
Costs
From AUD48,365
Processing Time
Common Reasons for Visa Denials
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