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Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143/173)

Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143/173)

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Benefits of the visa 143

  • Grant permanent residency, allowing you to live, work, and study in the country without time limitations.
  • Work and study in Australia
  • Access to a wide range of social benefits, including healthcare through Medicare and certain social security advantages.
  • Bring your family member to Australia with you
  • Apply for Australian citizenship if eligible

Requirements

  • Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen,Permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand citizen, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway.
  • Meet the balance-of-family test:
    - At least half of your children and step-children are eligible children, or
    - There are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single countrythis condition can be waived if you are applying for the Retirement Pathwayor hold a subclass 173 visa.
  • Have an Assurance of Support, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway
  • Not have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.
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Visa Application Charge

  • First instalment: from AUD 4,040 for the main applicant
  • Second instalment: AUD 43,600 per main applicant, payable when the visa is ready to be granted (a lower amount applies if you already hold a subclass 173 visa)
  • Additional charges apply for each family member included in the application
  • Charges as at 1 July 2026. Check the Home Affairs visa pricing page before lodging

Processing Time

Contributory Parent visas are capped and queued, so waiting times are long – many years for new applications. Check the Home Affairs parent visa queue page for current release dates, or ask us for an estimate.

Your Obligations

  • 8502: Not arrive before person specified in visa
  • 8515: Must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entry
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How to Apply for an Australian visa?

  • Step 1: Check your eligibility, including the balance-of-family test, with our registered migration agent
  • Step 2: Gather your documents (identity, relationship evidence and your sponsor’s documents)
  • Step 3: Lodge your subclass 143 application online in ImmiAccount and pay the first instalment (online lodgement is required from 22 April 2026)
  • Step 4: Complete health examinations and biometrics when requested
  • Step 5: Wait for a place to become available in the queue
  • Step 6: When invited, arrange the Assurance of Support and pay the second instalment
  • Step 7: Receive your visa decision
  • Note: Applications for the temporary Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173) must still be lodged on paper

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you don’t find an answer to your question below, feel free to get in touch with one of our agents, they will be more than happy to share their wisdom.

Can I apply from inside Australia?

Yes, you can apply for the visa 143 if you are already in Australia. However, when you receive the outcome of your visa, you have to be outside Australia, unless:

You hold or held a Temporary Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 173) or a Substituted VisitorVisa (subclass 600) at the time of visa application and:

  • You made the application before 24 March 2021.
  • You were in Australia on 24 March 2021
  • You are a retiree.

Do sponsors have to provide assurance of support for visa 143?
Yes, your sponsor you has to provide you with an Assurance of Support before you can receive the visa. This requirement is waived if you are applying as a retiree.The Assurance of Support is a “legal agreement”, in which your sponsor agrees they will pay back theAustralian government for any financial support it has provided you with. The sponsor may also have to pay a bank guarantee.
Can I apply for the visa 143 as a retiree?
Yes, you can apply for a Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) as a retiree if:
  • On the date of 8 May 2018, you were holding or had previously held an Investor Retirement (subclass 405) visa or a Retirement (subclass 410), and
  • Between the date of 8 May 2018 and the date you submitted the visa 143 application, you haven’t had another substantive visa.

What makes applying for a visa 143 as a retiree different is that:

  • You don’t have to meet the Balance Of Family test.
  • You do not need a sponsor nor an assurance of support.
Does Australia allow 2 sponsors for a Subclass 143?
Yes. With an Australian 143 visa, parents can be sponsored by 2 children in Australia in terms of the income test and assurance of support.
Are there any income requirements for the sponsor?
Yes, a certain level of income is required depending on your circumstances.