Partner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 309)

About the Contributory Parent Visa (143)

The Subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa allows parents of Australian citizens, PR holders, or eligible NZ citizens to live in Australia permanently. This visa has a much faster processing time than the standard Parent visa (103) but comes with higher costs.

Key Features

• Permanent residency for parents.
• Work, study, and enrol in Medicare.
• Much shorter processing time compared to Parent visa (103).
• Pathway to Australian citizenship.

Duration

• Permanent residency with a 5-year travel facility.

Eligibility

• Must be the parent of an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen.
• Meet the balance-of-family test.
• Provide Assurance of Support (financial guarantee).
• Meet health and character requirements.

Application Process

1. Submit Contributory Parent visa application.
2. Provide family relationship evidence and balance-of-family compliance.
3. Provide Assurance of Support bond.
4. Pay the higher visa application charge.
5. Obtain permanent residency once granted.