The Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) is a temporary visa that allows parents to live in Australia for up to 2 years. This visa is designed for parents who have children living in Australia and wish to join them for a temporary period. This visa also provides a pathway to apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).
To be eligible for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), you must meet the following requirements:
Be sponsored by an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Meet the balance-of-family test. This means that at least half of your children must be living in Australia as Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, or more of your children must be living in Australia as Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens than in any other country.
Meet all visa conditions and follow Australian law.
Not have already applied for or held a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa when applying for this visa.
If you meet these requirements, you can apply for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173).
With the Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), you can:
Live in Australia for up to 2 years.
Work and study in Australia.
Enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare.
Apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) while in Australia.
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) also provides a pathway to apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143). By applying for this temporary visa first, you can spread the cost of the permanent visa over a number of years. The permanent visa application can be made while you are on the temporary visa.
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) costs AUD32,065. There is an additional charge for each family member who applies with you. You pay for this visa in 2 parts called installments. You pay the first installment when you apply, and the second installment when we ask you to.
You might also have to pay other costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics. To work out what your visa will cost, use the Visa Pricing Estimator. The estimator does not take into account the other costs.
The demand for these visas is greater than the number of places available each year. As a result, processing times for these applications can be lengthy. A new Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa application may take at least 12 years to process based on current planning levels.
Your application might take longer to process if:
You do not fill it in correctly.
You do not include all of the documents we need, or we need more information from you.
Your information takes a long time to verify.
We cannot process your application if you do not pay the correct visa application charge. We will notify you if this is the case and if necessary return your application.
Applications for this visa are subject to capping and queuing. The Reports on Migration Programs have further information on Migration Program outcomes against planning for each migration program year.
We assess applications for this visa in 2 stages:
Check eligibility and either add the application to the queue or refuse it.
Continue assessing the application when a place becomes available and make a decision.
Do not arrange to stay permanently in Australia until your visa is granted. We will let you know in writing
Parent Visa Queue
Applications for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) are subject to capping and queuing. The Department of Home Affairs has a limited number of visas available each year, and applications are processed in the order in which they are received.
The Parent visa queue is divided into three categories:
Non-contributory parent visas (subclasses 103 and 804)
Contributory parent visas (subclasses 173 and 143)
Other family visas (subclasses 114, 115, 116, 835, 836, 837, and 838)
The demand for parent visas is high, and waiting times for these visas can be long. If you are applying for a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173), you should be aware that processing times for this visa can take up to 12 years or more.
You can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply. Family members include your partner and dependent children. You will be required to include details of all your family members, whether they are migrating or not when you fill out the application form.
If you have a partner, include their details in your application even if they are not applying for the visa with you. Family members who apply for the visa must meet our health and character requirements. Family members who are not coming to Australia might also have to meet our health and character requirements.
If you have a newborn child after you have applied for the visa, you will need to notify the Department of Home Affairs. You will need to provide evidence of the child’s birth and complete any necessary health checks and character assessments.
If your Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) is granted, you must meet all visa conditions and follow Australian laws. Some of the key visa conditions include:
You must not work for more than 20 hours per week.
You must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia.
You must not seek any government support or assistance while in Australia.
You must comply with all Australian laws, including those related to employment and taxation.
If you do not comply with these visa conditions, your visa may be canceled, and you may be required to leave Australia.
You can apply for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) online through the Department of Home Affairs website. Before you apply, make sure you have all the necessary documents and information, including:
Your passport details
Your sponsor’s details
Evidence of your relationship with your sponsor
Evidence of your financial capacity to support yourself in Australia
Evidence of your health insurance
After you submit your application, you will need to pay the visa application fee. The fee is payable in two installments. You will need to pay the first installment when you submit your application and the second installment when we ask you to.
Once your application is submitted, you can track its progress online. You will receive a notification when your application is received and when it is being processed.
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) is a temporary visa that allows parents to live in Australia for up to 2 years. This visa is designed for parents who have children living in Australia and wish to join them for a temporary period. It also provides a pathway to apply for a permanent Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143).
If you are eligible and wish to apply for this visa, make sure you have all the necessary documents and information and that you understand the visa conditions and obligations. While waiting times for this visa can be lengthy, it can provide a valuable opportunity for parents to spend time with their children and family members in Australia.
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