Subclass 143
Contributory Parent visa
A permanent visa for a parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, in the contributory parent program.
Overview
With this visa you can
- Live, work and study in Australia indefinitely
- Enrol in Medicare
- Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
- Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible
Requirements
The official page lists these main requirements. Each stream adds its own.
- Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Meet the balance of family test
- Not already hold or have applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa
Official pages that explain them
Documents & forms
The official page lists the documents to provide with an application. Open the documents list on Home Affairs.
Forms often 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.
The official page lists the documents each application requires.
Preparation checklist: a printable list of common steps and documents, each linked to its official source.
Published processing times and charges
Visa application charge
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19bOfficial conditions and notesNote Other costs (such as Assurance of Support bond) 19b This visa is for: an applicant who is the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application an applicant who has been the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173); and is the holder of a substituted subclass 600 visa at the time of application an applicant who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application, or an applicant whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person. The second instalment (payable before grant of visa): Applicant who was the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application: AUD19,420. Applicant who: held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application, and is not described in item 3 (below): AUD19,420. Applicant who: held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) was, at the time of application, the holder of a substituted subclass 600 visa or the child or step child of an applicant mentioned in item 2 (above), and is the child or step child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa: nil. Applicant who: was the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application is the child or step child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa: nil. Applicant who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application AUD19,420 Applicant: who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), and in relation to whom the Minister is satisfied that compassionate and compelling circumstances exist for the person to be considered to be the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application AUD17,575. An applicant who: is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application AUD2,095. Any other applicant AUD43,600. get_app Go to visa page | $555 | $280 | $135 |
Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19cOfficial conditions and notesNote Other costs (such as Assurance of Support bond) 19c This visa is for: an applicant who: has been the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), and provides the Minister with evidence that compassionate and compelling circumstances exist for the person to be considered to be the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) for the purpose of the application or an applicant whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person. The second instalment (payable before grant of visa): Applicant who was the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application: AUD19,420. Applicant who: held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application, and is not described in item 3 (below): AUD19,420. Applicant who: held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) was, at the time of application, the holder of a substituted subclass 600 visa or the child or step child of an applicant mentioned in item 2 (above), and is the child or step child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa: nil. Applicant who: was the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application is the child or step child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa: nil. Applicant who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application AUD19,420 Applicant: who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), and in relation to whom the Minister is satisfied that compassionate and compelling circumstances exist for the person to be considered to be the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application AUD17,575. An applicant who: is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application AUD2,095. Any other applicant AUD43,600. get_app Go to visa page | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,015 |
Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19d2Official conditions and notesNote Other costs (such as Assurance of Support bond) 19d2 This visa is for any other applicant who does not meet the conditions in the other subclass 143 prices The second instalment (payable before grant of visa): Applicant who was the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application: AUD19,420. Applicant who: held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application, and is not described in item 3 (below): AUD19,420. Applicant who: held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) was, at the time of application, the holder of a substituted subclass 600 visa or the child or step child of an applicant mentioned in item 2 (above), and is the child or step child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa: nil. Applicant who: was the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application is the child or step child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa: nil. Applicant who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application AUD19,420. Applicant: who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), and in relation to whom the Minister is satisfied that compassionate and compelling circumstances exist for the person to be considered to be the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application AUD17,575. An applicant who: is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application AUD2,095. Any other applicant AUD43,600. get_app Go to visa page | $6,300 | $2,125 | $1,065 |
Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19dOfficial conditions and notesNote 19d This visa is for: an applicant who: made a valid application for a Parent (Migrant) (Class AX) visa before 27 June 2003, and withdrew that application at the same time as making the application for the Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa or an applicant whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person The second instalment (payable before grant of visa): Applicant who was the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application: AUD19,420. Applicant who: held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) was the holder of a substituted Subclass 600 visa at the time of application, and is not described in item 3 (below): AUD19,420. Applicant who: held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) was, at the time of application, the holder of a substituted subclass 600 visa or the child or step child of an applicant mentioned in item 2 (above), and is the child or step child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa: nil. Applicant who: was the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application is the child or step child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa: nil. Applicant who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application AUD19,420. Applicant: who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), and in relation to whom the Minister is satisfied that compassionate and compelling circumstances exist for the person to be considered to be the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application AUD17,575. An applicant who: is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Migrant) (Class CA) visa, and was less than 18 at the time of application AUD2,095. Any other applicant AUD43,600. get_app Go to visa page | No charge | — | — |
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