143 (Contributory Parent) Visa

Characteristics:

• Attain permanent residency in Australia.
• Sponsor eligible family members to relocate to Australia.
• Enroll in Australia’s public healthcare scheme, Medicare.
• Travel to and enter Australia for a span of 5 years.
• Apply for Australian citizenship if meeting eligibility criteria.
• If applying through the Retirement Pathway for the Subclass 143 visa, you are exempted from meeting the balance of family test or having a sponsor or assurance of support.

Eligibility:

• You should have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. This requirement does not apply if you are applying through the Retirement Pathway.
• Meet the balance-of-family test, unless you are applying through the Retirement Pathway or hold a Subclass 173 visa.
• Should possess an Assurance of Support, unless you are applying through the Retirement Pathway.