Subclass 143
Contributory Parent visa
A permanent visa in the contributory parent program. Refer to Home Affairs for current program information.
Overview
A permanent visa in the contributory parent program. Refer to Home Affairs for current program information.
General factual information. This page does not assess your eligibility and has not been reviewed by a lawyer or registered migration agent.
Requirements
Open the official visa page for its current requirements and stream details. A listing here does not mean applications are open.
Requirements on Home AffairsDocuments & forms
Home Affairs lists the documents for each stream. Your practitioner can prepare a checklist for your matter.
Browse official form linksForms commonly used with this visa
- Form 47pa: Application for a Parent to Migrate to Australia — The parent applicant's migration application form.
- Form 40: Sponsorship for migration to Australia (parent, aged dependent relative, remaining relative, carer) — The sponsor's sponsorship for a parent or other family member to migrate.
- Form 80: Personal Particulars for Assessment Including Character Assessment — Personal particulars and character — commonly requested by the department.
- Form 1221: Additional Personal Particulars Information — Additional personal particulars, if the department requests it.
- Form 956: Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person — If you appoint a registered migration agent or legal practitioner.
- Form 1022: Notification of Changes in Circumstances — To notify a change in circumstances after lodgement.
- Form 1023: Notification of Incorrect Answer(s) — To correct an incorrect answer after lodgement.
Factual associations from a dated snapshot. The official visa page lists what an application actually requires.
Open official visa documents and instructions
General preparation checklist — a printable, official-linked list of common steps and documents. It is not advice.
Published processing times and charges
Visa application charge (published table)
| Published entry | Base applicant | Additional applicant 18+ | Additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19b | $555 | $280 | $135 |
| Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19c | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,015 |
| Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19d2 | $6,300 | $2,125 | $1,065 |
| Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19d | $0 | Not published | Not published |
Generic published amounts as at 2026-07-01. Government charges are separate from any professional fee, and surcharges or exemptions may apply. Current official pricing ↗
Updates & sources
Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
Source link checked: 9 September 2026. This records a source check, not a guarantee that the information has not changed.
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