Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (Subclass 173)
Who is this visa for?
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) is for parents of:
- A settled Australian citizen,
- A permanent resident, or
- An eligible New Zealand resident who wish to live in Australia temporarily.
How can I apply for this visa?
To be eligible for this visa, you must have a child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or an eligible New Zealand citizen. Moreover,
- At least half of your children must live permanently in Australia.
- More of your children must live permanently in Australia than in any other country.
- You need to be sponsored by your child who should be at least 18 years of age.
- You must meet the Australian government’s health and character requirements.
- You must have repaid, or arranged to repay, any outstanding debts you might have to the Australian government.
Are there any other conditions?
If you are granted this visa, you can go on to apply for the Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143), which will let you live in Australia permanently. You can apply for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa(subclass 173) before applying for the Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143), as it will allow you to spread the costs of your migration over a number of years.
Sponsors can sponsor more than one parent for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173).
Also, note that your visa application might be considered invalid if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia at any previous time.
What is the application process?
You have to submit your visa application from within Australia, and you must have a valid passport. You need to complete Form 47PA – Application for a Parent to Migrate to Australia, while your sponsor needs to complete Form 40 – Sponsorship for Migration to Australia.
After completing all the steps, you can send your application by post or courier to the Perth office in Western Australia. For more information and assistance on this, contact eduaid.
What are the features and benefits of this visa?
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) has a validity period of two years. It lets you:
- Live in Australia for up to two years from the date it is issued.
- Work and study in Australia during your stay in the country.
- Avail the benefits of Medicare – Australia’s national scheme for health-related care and expenses.
- Travel to and from Australia as you please for two years from the date the visa is granted.
- Apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).
- Include your partner and your child or step-child in your visa application.
Your family members who will be granted this visa will have the same rights and obligations as you, and enjoy the same benefits.
