Temporary Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 173)
Features
This visa enables the temporary residence in Australia of the parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
If this visa is approved and you want to live permanently in Australia, you can then apply for a Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).
You can spread the costs of your migration over a number of years by applying for this temporary subclass 173 visa before the permanent subclass 143 visa.
Eligibility
You must be the parent of an eligible New Zealand citizen, Australian citizen, or permanent resident.
Your children must reside in Australia at least half the time or more frequently than any other country.
2 years is the duration
Summary
The initial Australian government fee for Subclass 173 is $3,055, and the spouse fee is $1,530. This is a temporary visa. It costs $29,130 to pay the second installment before the visa can be issued. The processing of this visa typically takes more than 12 years. A temporary visa good for two years is given to the applicants. They need to pay an extra $19,420 and apply for the permanent visa subclass 143 before this visa expires.
In every case, the second payment of funds is only necessary once all applicants have passed character and health checks and the AoS (Assurance of Support; see below for details on the AoS) has been filed with the Australian government. A second installment will never be paid and a visa won’t be issued. Second installments are never refundable.
The following fees apply to the subclass 173 > subclass 143 pathway:
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Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary-SC173) Baysis Group Professional Fee
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$4,500
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*1.4% surcharge for credit cards.
The method
Process duration
For Contributory Parent, Contributory Parent, Contributory Aged Parent, and Contributory Aged Parent visa applications, we do not provide processing times. These visa applications are subject to a cap and a waiting list.
We predict it will take at least 12 years for new Contributory Parent visa applications that are submitted and meet the requirements to be released for final processing.
Sponsor
You require sponsorship. Typically, your child will be the one who needs to be:
- at least 18 years old
- an established citizen of Australia, an Australian permanent resident, or a citizen of New Zealand who qualifies.
- For this visa, a sponsor may apply on behalf of multiple parents.
Sponsors are accountable for finances as well as other things.
family-balance test
The balance-of-family test must be satisfied. This implies:
at least half of your children are Australian citizens,
Compared to any other country, Australia is home to more of your children who live there permanently.
Health
You must be in good physical condition.
Character
The character requirement must be satisfied.
Debts
You must have paid off any outstanding debts owed to the Australian government or made arrangements to do so.
Revoked visas
If you had a visa cancelled or denied while you were in Australia, you might not be eligible for this visa.
How you can help
- With this visa, you may:
- reside in Australia for a maximum of two years.
- Work and study in Australia without getting financial aid from the government
enrol in Medicare, Australia’s programme for covering medical costs and care. - For two years following the date the visa is issued, you may make as many trips to and from Australia as you like.
- submit an application for a Contributory Parent Visa, Subclass 143.
This visa cannot be extended or applied for again.
Location
When applying for this visa, you can be inside or outside of Australia.
If granted a visa, you must be out of Australia at the time.
the duration of the visas
The two-year visa is valid.
When you enter Australia with the visa, the visa officially begins to run.
Increasing your stay
This visa cannot be extended or applied for again.
Before your subclass 173 visa expires, you can apply for a Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) if you want to stay in Australia permanently.
Family
You may submit an application on behalf of your partner, your child, and any stepchildren.
The family members who are granted this visa are entitled to the same privileges and obligations as you are.
Your commitments
You and your family members must abide by the terms of your visa as well as Australian law. Your visa requirements are listed on VEVO.
Medicare
- You may enrol if either of the following applies:
- You have a temporary 173 or 884 visa and have applied for a contributory parent visa.
- You hold a subclass 143 or 864 permanent contributory parent visa.
If you have a temporary contributory parent visa (173 visa), you might be able to enrol.