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Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)

Processing Time

Can take several years

Validity

Permanent

The Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live permanently in Australia. This visa provides faster processing compared to non-contributory parent visas but involves a higher application charge. Once granted, parents receive permanent residency with full work rights, access to Medicare, and the ability to travel freely in and out of Australia. It is ideal for families wishing to reunite permanently and build their future together in Australia.

Why Choose a Subclass 143 Visa?

Benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

Sponsor Requirement

You must be sponsored by your child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. The sponsor must be settled in Australia.

Balance of Family Test

You must pass the Balance of Family Test, meaning at least half of your children must live permanently in Australia, or more children live in Australia than in any other country.

Assurance of Support

Your sponsor (or another eligible person) must provide an Assurance of Support to guarantee financial assistance if required.

Age Requirement

There is no strict age limit, but many applicants are of pension age.

Financial Requirements

You must be able to pay the contributory visa charges in two installments as required by the Department of Home Affairs.

Health Requirements

You and any dependent applicants must meet Australia’s health and character standards.

Visa Cost

Visa Application Charges

The total visa cost is approximately AUD 47,825, payable in two stages. Additional costs may apply.

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Application process

  • Confirm Eligibility

    Ensure you meet Balance of Family Test and sponsorship requirements.

  • Lodge Paper Application

    Submit your completed Subclass 143 application with required documents.

  • Queue & Assessment

    Application enters queue due to annual visa caps.

  • Complete Health Checks

    Attend medical examination and provide additional documents if requested.

  • Await Decision

    Track application status and wait for the Department’s final visa decision.

Eligible dependent can be included in the application. Each dependent must meet health and character requirements.

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Visa Requirements

Your visa application must include.
  1. Valid passport (bio-data page)

  2. Birth certificate showing parents’ names

  3. Positive Skills Assessment from relevant assessing authority

  4. English language test results (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET or Cambridge, if applicable)

  5. Educational qualification certificates and transcripts

  6. Employment reference letters detailing duties, duration, salary and working hours

  7. Payslips, tax documents, or bank statements supporting employment claims

  8. Police clearance certificates (for every country lived in 12+ months in last 10 years)

  9. Health examination results (after application lodgement)

  10. Marriage certificate / divorce papers (if applicable)

  11. Dependent documents (if including family members)

All non-English documents must be translated into English by accredited translators.

Passport Requirements
  1. Passport must be valid at time of application.

  2. Details must match your Expression of Interest (EOI).

  3. Visa is electronically linked to your passport number.

  4. If passport expires during processing, you must update it.

  5. All accompanying family members must also hold valid passports.

There is no formal settlement fund requirement, but the sponsor must provide an Assurance of Support bond, which acts as financial security for a specified period.
• There is no minimum bank balance specified by the Australian government.

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Profile Assessment & Points Verification

We carefully evaluate your age, education, work experience, and English scores to calculate your genuine points eligibility. Our team ensures that every claim is backed by proper documentation before submission.

Skills Assessment & Documentation Support

We guide you in preparing strong employment reference letters, organizing qualification documents, and applying to the correct assessing authority. This reduces the risk of mismatch or rejection

EOI Strategy & Application Filing

We prepare and submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) accurately and monitor invitation rounds. Once invited, we assist with complete and error-free visa application filing through ImmiAccount.

End-to-End Support Until Visa Grant

From medicals and police clearances to responding to Department requests, we provide continuous follow-up and guidance until a final decision is received.

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Common Reasons for Visa Refusal

Incorrect or Unverifiable Points Claims

Claiming points for work experience, qualifications, English level, or partner skills without proper supporting evidence can result in refusal. Every point claimed must be clearly proven.

Inconsistent or Inadequate Documentation

If your employment letters, qualifications, or personal details do not match your Expression of Interest (EOI), the Department may refuse your application. Even small inconsistencies can raise concerns.

Invalid or Expired Skills Assessment

Your nominated occupation must match your positive skills assessment. If the assessment is expired or does not align with your claims, the visa may be refused.

Health or Character Concerns

Failing medical examinations, having a serious criminal history, or providing misleading information can lead to refusal under Australia’s strict public interest criteria.

Providing False or Misleading Information

Submitting incorrect details, fake documents, or hiding important information may not only cause refusal but could also lead to future visa bans.

Got a Questions?

FAQ

Yes, it grants permanent residency.

Because applicants contribute a higher visa charge to reduce processing time.

At least half of your children must live permanently in Australia.

Yes, after visa grant.

Subclass 173 (temporary contributory parent visa) may be used as a step toward Subclass 143.

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