Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) Visa

Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) Visa is a permanent visa that permits a parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen to migrate to Australia.

Benefits of Subclass 143

Here are the benefits of the Subclass 143 visa:

Live in Australia indefinitely
Work and study in Australia
Ability to enrol in Medicare
Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
Sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible

Individuals who wish to distribute the expense of the permanent contributory parent visa over many years can apply in two steps:

➢ Firstly, apply for a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) Visa
➢ Next, apply for the Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) Visa

Eligibility

The requirements to apply for this visa include:

Not have applied for or hold the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) Visa
Be sponsored for the visa by:

○ An eligible child
○ A child over 18 years
○ An eligible relative or community organisation
○ An approved sponsor

Meet the balance-of-family test:

○ At least half of the children and step-children are eligible children, or
○ The number of eligible children living in Australia are more than in any other country

Have assurance of support
Meet the health requirements
Meet the character requirements
Apply as a retiree if:

○ The individual held or previously held an Investor Retirement (Subclass 405) or Retirement (Subclass 410) Visa on 8 May 2018, and
○ The individual has not held any other substantive visa between 8 May 2018 and the date they applied for the Parent visa

Note: Individuals that apply for Subclass 143 as a retiree need not:

➢ Have a sponsor
➢ Have assurance of support
➢ Meet the balance-of-family test

Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) Visa

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Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) Visa

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