CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (TEMPORARY) VISA (SUBCLASS 173)
The Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 173) allows parents to live in Australia for up to 2 years, work and study, enroll in Medicare, and apply for a permanent Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143). The visa can be obtained in two steps, starting with the temporary Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173), followed by the permanent Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143).
- Allows living in Australia for a period of 2 years.
- Permits work and study in Australia without government support.
- Provides access to Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare.
- Eligible for applying for a permanent Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143).
The application fee for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) is AUD 32,340. Additional charges apply for each family member included in the application.
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) may have the following conditions:
- 8502: Not arriving in Australia before the person specified in the visa.
- 8515: Must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entry.
Processing times for a new Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa application may vary, but based on current planning levels, it may take at least 12 years on average.
For Applicant:
- Not holding or having applied for a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 870).
- Being sponsored by an eligible child who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Meeting the balance-of-family test, which requires having eligible children or more eligible children living in Australia than in any other country.
- No history of visa cancellation or previous application refusal.
For Sponsor:
- Being an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- Settled and usually resident in Australia, aged 18 or older.
- Typically sponsoring the parent for the visa, with the possibility of sponsoring more than one parent.
Alternative sponsorship arrangements:
- Sponsoring a visa applicant on behalf of a child under 18 if settled in Australia and aged 18 or older.
- Sponsorship can be provided by the child’s co-habiting spouse, relative or guardian, or a relative or guardian of the child’s co-habiting spouse.
- Community organizations can sponsor applicants meeting specific criteria related to their establishment, operation, and financial commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you cannot apply for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa if you already hold a Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870).
Yes, you can include your family members in your application, including your spouse and dependent children. Their details must be provided in the application form.
If your child is born after you have applied for the visa, you need to inform the Department of Home Affairs. Additional charges apply for each family member who applies with you.
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 2 years.
If you apply for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa in Australia while on a temporary visa with a no further stay condition, your application will be invalid unless you apply for a waiver of this condition.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).