Permanent Residence (Family)
The Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) is a permanent residence visa for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It offers faster processing than the standard parent visa (103) but requires a significantly higher financial contribution.
Duration
Permanent
Processing
5-14 years (varies significantly by source and queue)
Application Fee
AUD $48,640 total (as of July 2025) | First installment: $5,040 | Second installment: $43,600 | Plus Assurance of Support bond: $10,000 (one parent) or $14,000 (two parents) - refundable after 10 years
Live in Australia permanently with your children
Work and study in Australia without restrictions
Access to Medicare
Sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
Apply for Australian citizenship after meeting requirements
Travel to and from Australia for 5 years from grant date
Access to social security benefits (after waiting periods)
Be sponsored by your child who is an Australian citizen, PR, or eligible NZ citizen
Pass the Balance of Family Test (at least half of your children live in Australia)
Meet health and character requirements
Have an Assurance of Support
Child sponsor must have lived in Australia for at least 2 years
Can be inside or outside Australia when applying
Pay the required visa fees in two installments
Immediate permanent residency
Significantly faster than non-contributory parent visa (143: 5-14 years vs 103: up to 31 years)
Reunite with children and grandchildren in Australia
Access to Medicare and other benefits
Path to Australian citizenship
Freedom to work if desired
Security of permanent residence status
Department of Home Affairs
Official visa information page
Important: Visa requirements and fees may change. Always verify current information on the official Department of Home Affairs website before applying.