Australian Contributory Parent Visa for Subclass 143/173 allows parent to stay with their child in Australia. This visa permits parents to live in Australia with their child who is an Australia citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. The Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 173 is a temporary visa where as Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143 is a permanent visa. From 1st July 2018, you can no longer apply to parent visa in person. You have to send the visa application to the Perth Visa and Citizenship Office by post or courier.
Contributory Parent Visa has two sub classes:
1) Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143
2)Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 173
The Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143 allows you to live and stay in Australia on the permanent basis if your child is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
Australia Contributory Parent Visa | 75% of applications processed in | 90% of applications processed in |
Subclass 143 | 49 months | 55 months |
Australia Contributory Parent Visa | Base applicant charge | Additional applicant charge ( 18 years and above) | Additional applicant charge (less than 18 years of age) |
Subclass 143 Visa | $3,770 | $1,270 | $640 |
Note : You can also apply for Parent Visa Subclass 103 which has less cost than Subclass 143 visa but in this case you might have to wait for 30 years for the process to be completed.
The Australia Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 173 allows you to live and stay in Australia on the temporary basis if your child is Australian citizen, permanent citizen or an eligible New Zealand citizen. If you have the access of this visa and want to stay in Australia permanently then, you should apply for this visa.
If you are willing to apply for this visa, you have to go through the below-given requirements:
a)Your child’s partner, who is more than 18 years of age and is Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
b)You can even be sponsored by the relative or guardian of your child.
c)By community organization.
Australia Contributory Parent Visa | 75% of applications processed in | 90% of applications processed in |
Subclass 173 Visa | Unavailable due to less visa applications | Unavailable due to less visa applications |
Australia Contributory Parent Visa | Base applicant charge | Additional applicant charge ( 18 years and above) | Additional applicant charge (less than 18 years of age) |
Subclass 173 Visa | $2,540 | $1,270 | $640 |
For availing more information about Australia Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143 /173, call the official helpline +91-7042 184 185 or Email your queries on info@makevisas.com.