Contributory Parent Visa – Temporary (Subclass 173)
The subclass 173 visa allows the parents of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live, work and study in Australia temporarily. This visa cannot be extended or renewed.
Cost and Processing Time
The subclass 173 visa has a shorter processing time but higher application fees than non-contributory parent visas.
What can you do with this visa?
- Stay in Australia for up to 2 years
- Work and study in Australia without government support
- Apply for a permanent Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Be sponsored by an eligible child (an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen)
- Meet the balance of family test:
- at least half of your children/step-children are eligible, or
- there are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country
- Obtain an assurance of support
- Have health insurance
- Meet health and character requirements
Application Process
- Check your eligibility
- Gather all documents, including sponsor documents
- Apply for the visa and pay the first instalment
- Application will be assessed and placed in queue
- Applicants must wait for a visa to become available
- Applications will be assessed again when a place becomes available
- Second instalment must be paid before visa is granted
