Contributory Parent Visa
Subclass 173
(Temporary)
Overview
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As a 2-year temporary visa, Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 173) is for parents of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to reunite with their children in Australia
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You can apply for the permanent Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 143) through a two-step process by first applying for a Contributory Parent visa (subclass 173). Applying for the subclass 173 visa and then the subclass 143 visa allows you to spread the cost of the visas over a number of years.
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The major advantage of Subclass 173 visa is that it is a lot cheaper that the one-step permanent Subclass 143 visa, making it ideal for parents with limited finances at the moment.
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Alternatively, you may apply for Subclass 143 visa directly which is one-step permanent residency.
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You may include your family in your visa application so your entire family can migrate together.
Eligibility
Not currently hold or have applied for Sponsored Parent visa (Subclass 870)
Meet health and character requirements
Be sponsored (usually) by your child who must be:
- an Australian citizen, or
- an Australian permanent resident usually resident in Australia, or
- an eligible New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia
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Special Notes
Usually Resident’ Requirement Explained
Your child (the sponsor) meets this requirement if he/she has lived in Australia for a total period of at least 2 years which can be accumulated even when he/she was in Australia as a holder of a temporary visa (e.g. student visa) rather than an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Location
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Applicants can be in or outside Australia at the time of application, but must be outside Australia at the time of visa grant unless exempt.
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However, holders of Subclass 173 visa will be granted Bridging A visa automatically when applying for Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 143) in the future. Bridging A visa allows you to continue to stay in Australia legally even after your Subclass 173 expires until your application for Subclass 143 visa is decided by the Immigration.
Duration of Stay
This visa is valid for 2 years. You may apply for Contributory Parent visa (Subclass 143) onshore before your Subclass 173 visa expires to be able to remain in Australia.
Benefits
With this visa, you may:
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migrate to Australia together with your family
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stay in Australia for 2 years
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potentially bring your extended family members to Australia permanently on parent visa or visa intended for other relatives
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access Australia’s public health care scheme (Medicare) which essentially provides free medical consultations, operations and hospitalization for a wide range of medical conditions
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travel overseas and back to Australia for any purposes (e.g. overseas holiday, visiting family and/or attending family matters in home country)
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work in Australia without any limitations
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study in Australia without any limitations
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attend free English language course provided by Australian government
Processing Time
5 years – kindly note the processing time constantly varies. Please contact us for update.
