Contributory Parent Visa 143
Contributory parent visa allows parents of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to come and live in Australia. While these groups of visas are more expensive than the normal parent visas, the processing time is much shorter. There are four types of contributory parent visas:
- Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143
- Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 173
- Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 864
- Contributory Aged Parent Visa Subclass 884
The page will explore the Contributory Parent Visa 143.
What is a Contributory Parent Visa 143
The visa subclass is a permanent visa. With the parent 143 visa applicants can:
- remain in Australia indefinitely
- study and work in Australia full time
- Enroll in Medicare (a public health scheme)
- when eligible, apply for Australian citizenship
- sponsor family members to come to Australia, if eligible
- travel to and from Australia for 5 years
Who Can Be the Sponsor for the Contributory Parent Visa
To be eligible for the contributory parent visa you must be sponsored by your Australian child. If your child is under 18, you will need to find another eligible sponsor such as a community organization.
You also need to meet a balance of family test. You meet this test if:
- at least half of your children and stepchildren are eligible children (Australian citizen/PR/eligible NZ citizen), or
- there are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country
You will also need to obtain an assurance of support. This is to ensure that you do not rely on government assistance after you enter Australia on this visa. Your sponsor will need to be your assurer.
Sponsor Requirements
Your sponsor for the contributory parent visa 143 can be your child, your child’s partner or relative/guardian, or a community organisation.
Unless an organisation, the sponsor must be over 18 years of age and be settled in Australia. Generally, someone is considered ‘settled’ in Australia if he/she has lived lawfully in Australia for at least 2 years.
Parent Visa 143 Applicant Requirements
In addition to being sponsored and meeting the balance of family test, you must also meet the health and character requirements.
The health requirement for contributory parent visa 143 cannot be waived. This means, if you fail the health check, your visa will be refused. Therefore, if you have medical conditions, consult with your registered migration agent or immigration lawyer well before applying for this visa.
Contributory Parent Visa 143 Processes
The first stage of this permanent parent visa after your application is prepared is you will need to submit the visa and sponsorship application and pay for the first visa application charge.
The second stage is waiting until your application is queued, or until you receive a request from the Department.
Thirdly, you will be requested to obtain an assurance of support, and other documents such as police checks and health checks.
Lastly, before the contributory parent visa 143 is granted, you will be required to pay for the second instalment of the visa application charge. As this is a contributory parent visa, the second instalment is generally higher than other parent visas and is $43,000 per visa applicant.
Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I include family members in my Contributory Parent visa application?
You can include your partner (who may also be the other parent of the sponsor) and, in some cases, other child you have.
What are the costs involved in 143 visa application?
The visa application charges are payable in two stages: one at time of application, and another before the grant of the visa. As above, the second instalment of the visa application charge is significantly higher.
Other associated fees would be to obtain the assurance of support or obtain health check and police check as part of the application.
Is there any other visa other than the Contributory Parent visa that I can apply for that has a quicker processing time?
Yes. Depending on your circumstances, you may have alternative options and pathways. Consult with your representative for a bespoke advice and strategies.
What is the Contributory Parent visa 143 processing time?
Can I apply for this visa in Australia?
You can, however, generally you will not be entitled for a bridging visa to wait in Australia during the processing time.