Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) – Australian Migration

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident of Australia, or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

With this visa you can, move to or stay in Australia as a permanent resident, sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia, and apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible

Applicant must have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Permanent resident, or Eligible New Zealand citizen unless you are applying for Retirement Pathway.

Applicant must meet the balance-of-family test, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway, or hold a Subclass 173 visa,

The applicant must have an Assurance of Support unless applying for the Retirement Pathway.

Applicant should not have already applied for or held a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.

Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) checklist