Contributory Parent Visa - Permanent (Subclass 143)

Reunite permanently with your children in Australia through the Contributory Parent Visa Permanent (Subclass 143). Get clear advice, eligibility guidance, and end-to-end support from migration experts.

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Please note that the subclass 864, 884 and 804 visas are for those who are onshore and are old enough to receive pension in Australia

Australian Contributory Parent Visa - Permanant (Subclass 143)

Benefits of the Australian Contributory Parent Visa

The Subclass 143 visa allows you to live in Australia permanently, provided you are a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

Live in Australia permanently, and apply for citizenship in the future

Work and study in Australia

Get access to Australia’s public health care scheme – Medicare

Be able to sponsor eligible relatives to visit Australia

Be able to include your family members (e.g., spouse) and maintain familial bonds

Travel in and out of the country as many times as you want while your visa is valid

Requirements for the Australian Contributory Parent Visa

You must not have applied for or hold a Subclass 870 Visa

You cannot apply for this visa if you are currently holding a Subclass 870 visa or have applied for a Subclass 870 visa.

Be sponsored by an eligible sponsor

You must be sponsored by your child who is a settled Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. You must provide the following documents:

documents to prove your relationship to your sponsor (e.g., birth certificate)
documents that show your sponsor’s citizenship and residency status (e.g., citizenship certificate, passport, etc.)

Meet the Balance-of-Family test

You need to provide documents to prove that you meet the balance-of-family test:

Evidence of how you are related to each child (e.g., birth certificate, statutory declaration, family registration certificates, etc.)
Evidence of each child’s country of permanent residence (e.g., passports, residence permits or identity cards, etc.)
Evidence that your child should not be included in the balance-of-family test (for example, their death certificate)

For more information on Balance-of-Family test, pleas see this link- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/contributory-parent-temporary-173/balance-of-family-test

Have Assurance of Support

The Assurance of Support is a legal commitment by a person to provide you with financial support. You will need to show evidence of assurance of support when you are asked to do so. Documents should show proof of income and can include notices of tax assessments (for the previous financial year from the Australian Taxation Office), proof of ongoing employment such as payslips, and Customer Reference Number for Centrelink.

There are two types of Assurance of Support provisions that are required – Mandatory and Discretionary. For this particular visa, you will need a mandatory Assurance of Support which requires a monetary bond.

Be of good character and meet the health requirements

You must show you are of good character. You may be asked to provide a police certificate. Additionally, you may need to undergo a health examination to meet the health requirement

Australian Contributory Parent Visa Documents Required forSecondary Applicants

Partner Document

You will need to provide your partner’s identity Documents (e.g., valid passport, national ID, identity photograph, etc.), police certificate, marriage certificate (if you two are married).

If your relationship with your partner is de facto, then you can either:

To prove that you two are in a genuine and continuing relationship, you must provide documents such as joint bank account statements, billing accounts in joint names, joint leases or mortgages, documents indicating that your partner has lived at the same address as you

Dependant Documents

If you have a child under 18 that is dependent on you and is applying with you, then you must provide copies of their passport, birth certificate, etc.

What You Can Do With The Visa

This visa lets you work, study, and live anywhere in Australia permanently. You will be able to access Australia’s public health care scheme – Medicare.

You can sponsor your family members to come to Australia once you acquire this visa. Holding this visa also allows you to apply for Australian citizenship.

FAQ

Can I travel outside Australia?

Yes, you may travel outside Australia and return as many times as you want in a period of 5 years from the date the visa is granted.

Can I include any family members with my application?

Yes, members of your family unit such as partner and/or children can apply with you. (You can also include applicants who are dependent on you)

Where do I need to be when I apply for this visa?

You can be in or outside Australia when you apply.

I hold a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (subclass 173) visa. Do I need to submit documents again to prove balance of family?

Holding the subclass 173 visa means you have already met the balance of family test, and you do not need to provide any further documents.

I do not want to pay so much for this visa. Is there any other visa I can apply for?

Yes, you may apply for the subclass 103 visa, which costs less than subclass 143.

Required Documents For The Visa

Identity Documents

You must provide the pages of your current valid passport including photo, personal details along with passport issue and expiry dates. You should also provide a national identity card if you have one.

Form 40:

Your sponsor (must be eligible) must complete the form which can be found here.

Balance-of-family documents

If you meet the balance-of-family test, then you must provide documents that support your claim. You need to provide:

Evidence of how you are related to each child (e.g., birth certificate, statutory declaration, family registration certificates, etc.)
Evidence of each child's country of permanent residence (e.g., passports, residence permits or identity cards, etc.)
Evidence that your child should not be included in the balance-of-family test (for example, their death certificate)

With this permanent visa, a parent of an eligible New Zealand citizen, established Australian citizen, or Australian permanent resident may relocate to Australia.

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Contributory Parent Visa - Permanent (Subclass 143)

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