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Contributory Parent Visa - subclass 143

It is a permanent visa for parents of settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It allows parents to migrate permanently to Australia ,but unlike the Subclass 103, this visa comes with a much higher cost in exchange for significantly faster processing times.
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Key Features:

  1. Permanent residency for parents

  2. Right to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely

  3. Access to Medicare (public health care)

  4. Pathway to Australian citizenship

  5. Sponsor’s other family members may also be eligible to apply

  6. Faster than the Subclass 103 (non-contributory) parent visa

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Requirements:

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Sponsorship

  1. Must be sponsored by your child, who is:

  2. An Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen

  3. Settled in Australia (usually having lived there legally for at least 2 years)

  4. A partner (spouse or de facto) of your child or other eligible relative may also act as a sponsor in some cases

Balance of Family Test

  1. You must pass the Balance of Family Test, which means:

  2. At least half your children live permanently in Australia; or

  3. More children live in Australia than in any other single country

 Health and Character

  1. All applicants must meet health and character requirements

  2. Police certificates and medical exams will be required

Assurance of Support (AoS)

  1. Sponsor must provide an Assurance of Support, which is a financial bond (around AUD 10,000+ for the main applicant) and evidence they can support the applicant financially, to prevent reliance on welfare.

 

Cost:

The Subclass 143 is called a "contributory" visa because it involves a substantial financial contribution.

Stage 1 - first Instalment ( payment at lodgement)

Main applicant: AUD 5,040

Additional Applicants: AUD 1,700 (above 18) AUD 855 (if under 18)

Stage 2 - Second Instalment( payment before grant)

Main Applicant: AUD 43,600

Additional Applicants: AUD 43,600

You might also have to pay other costs for:

  • Health checks

  • Police certificates

  • Biometrics.

  • Others

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Processing Time: 

90% processed in 6–8 years

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