Subclass 143 Visa Overview

The purpose of the Contributory Parent Visa is to allow the parents of a settled Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen stay with their family in Australia permanently.

The applicant must be sponsored by an eligible child. Once the visa is granted, the applicant can stay in Australia permanently.

Subclass: 143 Visa
Stay Duration: Permanently
Visa Cost: From $48,365. There is also an additional charge for each family member who applies with you. You pay for this visa fee in 2 installments; first when you apply for the visa and second, when DoHA asks you to.

About the 143 visa

Visa Eligibility

To qualify for this visa, you must:

  • Be sponsored by an eligible sponsor, ideally by an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Permanent resident or Eligible New Zealand citizen, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway
  • meet the balance-of-family test, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway or have the Subclass 173 visa
  • Obtain an Assurance of Support, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway
  • Meet the health and character requirements
  • Must not have any debt to pay to the Australian government.
  • not have already applied for or held a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa
  • If you are 18 years of age or older, you must: have read, or had explained to you, the Life in Australia book; AND sign an Australian Values Statement that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.

Note: If you have had a visa cancelled or previous application refused, you may not be granted a visa.

Visa Benefits

With the visa subclass 143, you can:

  • stay in Australia indefinitely
  • study and work in Australia
  • enroll in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
  • sponsor your family members to come to Australia
  • travel to and enter Australia for 5 years
  • if eligible, apply for Australian citizenship

Visa Health and Character Requirements

Health Requirement

You, including other family members applying for the visa with you (and, in some instances, non-migrating family members), must meet the health requirement. You need to be in good health, free from any medical condition that could:

  • pose a risk to public health
  • cause significant expenses for healthcare and community services
  • place a demand on limited healthcare or community services

Character Requirement

Both you and your family members who are applying for the visa with you (and, in some instances, non-migrating family members) must meet the character requirement. This includes having no substantial criminal record or no record of involvement in any criminal conduct.

Visa Processing Time

The processing time for the 143 contributory parent visa can be quite long, taking at least 12 years.

To avoid any unwanted delays, ensure that you fill out your application form completely and accurately, and submit all required documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live permanently in Australia. This visa is designed for parents who want to reunite with their children and are willing to pay a higher visa fee for faster processing.

To be eligible for the 143 visa, applicants must:

  • Have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
  • Be sponsored by their child
  • Meet the Balance of Family Test
  • Meet health and character requirements

Yes. The Subclass 143 visa grants permanent residency in Australia, allowing parents to live, work, and study in Australia indefinitely.

The Subclass 143 visa typically has faster processing times than non-contributory parent visas, although it can still take several years depending on the number of applications and available places.

Yes. Once the visa is granted, parents receive permanent residency, which allows them to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia.

Sponsors must be the applicant’s child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, and they must usually be settled in Australia.

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