Parent Contributory Visa (Subclass 143)
The Parent Contributory Visa Subclass 143 allows eligible parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents to live permanently in Australia.
This visa provides permanent residence with access to Medicare and the ability to live, work, and remain in Australia indefinitely.
Visa Aid assists families by assessing eligibility, managing high-value applications, and preparing compliant contributory parent visa submissions.
WHAT THIS VISA ALLOWS
With this visa, you may:
Live in Australia permanently
Work and study without restriction
Enrol in Medicare
Travel in and out of Australia freely
Apply for Australian citizenship once eligible
This visa grants permanent resident status.
WHO CAN APPLY
You may be eligible if:
You are the parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
You meet the balance of family test
You are sponsored by an eligible child settled in Australia
You meet health and character requirements
Eligibility depends on family composition and residency status.
KEY ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
Applicants must:
Pass the balance of family test
Be sponsored by an eligible child aged 18 years or older
Meet Australian health and character standards
Provide required supporting documentation
Failure to meet these conditions may result in refusal despite high application costs.
VISA COSTS OVERVIEW
This visa involves significant government charges, paid in stages.
Costs may include:
Initial application charge
Second instalment before visa grant
Assurance of Support bond
Total costs are high and non-refundable once paid. Visa Aid provides a full cost breakdown and risk assessment before lodgement.
PROCESSING AND OUTCOME
This visa has a capped annual intake
Processing times are long and applications may wait several years
Once granted, the visa provides permanent residence
Many families use temporary contributory parent visas to plan financially before committing to Subclass 143.
HEALTH, CHARACTER AND ASSURANCE OF SUPPORT
Health examinations are mandatory
Character requirements apply to all applicants
Assurance of Support must be lodged with the Australian Government
The AoS bond may be refunded after the required period if conditions are met
Visa Aid coordinates these requirements as part of the application strategy.
HOW VISA AID CAN ASSIST
Visa Aid provides:
Balance of family test assessment
Strategic visa pathway planning
Cost and timing analysis
Application preparation and lodgement
Ongoing compliance support
Visa Aid does not guarantee visa approval. Decisions are made by the Department of Home Affairs.
CALL TO ACTION
Considering permanent parent migration to Australia?
The Parent Contributory Visa Subclass 143 is one of the most expensive and complex visa categories.
Book a consultation with Visa Aid to confirm eligibility and plan the correct parent visa strategy before applying.
