Subclass 173
Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa
A 2-year temporary visa for a parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, which can lead to the permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).
Overview
With this visa you can
- Live in Australia for up to 2 years
- Work and study in Australia
- Apply for the permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)
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.
Published processing times and charges
Visa application charge
| Application | Main applicant | Each additional applicant 18 or over | Each additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
All applicationsOfficial conditions and notesNote Other costs (such as Assurance of Support bond) The second instalment (payable before grant of visa): Applicant who: was less than 18 at the time of application is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa, and applied during the period that began on 1 July 2013 and ended on 31 August 2013: AUD1 825 Applicant who: was less than 18 at the time of application is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa, and applied on or after 1 September 2013: AUD2,095 Applicant who is a contributory parent newborn child: nil Any other applicant: AUD29,130 get_app Go to visa page | $4,245 | $2,125 | $1,065 |
See note for eligibilityOfficial conditions and notesNote Other costs (such as Assurance of Support bond) 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 (Temporary) (Class UT) visa, or whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person, or Applicant who is a contributory parent newborn child, or 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 less than 18 at the time of application is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa, and applied during the period that began on 1 July 2013 and ended on 31 August 2013: AUD1 825 Applicant who: was less than 18 at the time of application is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (Class UT) visa, and applied on or after 1 September 2013: AUD2,095 Applicant who is a contributory parent newborn child: nil Any other applicant: AUD29,130 get_app Go to visa page | No charge | — | — |
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Updates & sources
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This summary was written from the official page on 20 October 2026.
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