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Australia Contributory Visa

Official Australian Contributory Parent (Migrant) (subclass 143)

Gov Fee
AUD $0
Processing
24-48 months
Max Stay
Unlimited
Work Rights
Yes

*Fees and processing times are subject to change. Check official sources.

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Processing Time

24-48 months

75% of applications processed within 36 months, 90% within 48 months. Faster than standard Parent visa due to Assurance of Support.

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Government Fee

AUD $0

Yes
Work Rights
Yes
Path to PR
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Eligibility Requirements

Make sure you meet these requirements before applying.

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Assurance of Support: Sponsor must provide Assurance of Support bond
  • Assurance of Support: Sponsor must provide Assurance of Support bond
  • Assurance of Support: Sponsor must provide Assurance of Support bond
  • Balance of Family Test: At least half of your children must live in Australia, or more children live in Australia than any other single country
  • Balance of Family Test: At least half of your children must live in Australia, or more children live in Australia than any other single country
  • Balance of Family Test: At least half of your children must live in Australia, or more children live in Australia than any other single country
  • Health Requirements: Must meet health requirements including medical examination
  • Health Requirements: Must meet health requirements including medical examination
  • Health Requirements: Must meet health requirements including medical examination
  • Second VAC Payment: Must pay second visa application charge before visa grant
  • Second VAC Payment: Must pay second visa application charge before visa grant
  • Second VAC Payment: Must pay second visa application charge before visa grant
  • Child Sponsor: Must be sponsored by eligible child who is Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen
  • Child Sponsor: Must be sponsored by eligible child who is Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen
  • Child Sponsor: Must be sponsored by eligible child who is Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible NZ citizen
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Step-by-Step Application

1

Sponsor Lodges Sponsorship

Australian child sponsors parent. Must demonstrate settled status and meet sponsorship requirements.

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2

Parent Lodges Visa Application

Lodge 143 application with balance of family test evidence and first VAC payment.

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3

Wait for Processing

Processing takes 24-48 months. May be contacted for additional information or interview.

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4

Pay Second VAC and Assurance of Support

When requested, pay second VAC (approximately AUD 47,755) and arrange Assurance of Support bond.

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5

Complete Health Checks

Complete comprehensive health examination including chest X-ray and blood tests.

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6

Visa Grant

If approved, receive permanent residence. Full access to Medicare after waiting periods.

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