Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

At a Glance

• Stay: Permanently
• Visa cost: From AUD49,900 over 2 instalments for a single applicant (Concessions apply in limited circumstances. Costs may be lower for holders of the Contributory Parent (Temporary) (173) and substituted Visitor (600) visas. From 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)

Who It Is For

• Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
• Meet all applicable visa conditions and follow Australian law
• Not have applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (subclass 870) visa

What You Can Do With This Visa

• Stay in Australia indefinitely
• Work and study in Australia
• Enrol in Medicare
• Sponsor family members to come to Australia
• Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
• Apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible

Good to Know

• Demand exceeds places each year, so processing times are long (queue release dates apply)
• Parent visa applications for subclasses 103, 143, 804 and 864 must be lodged online via ImmiAccount

Getting Advice

Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.