Contributory Parents Visa (Subclass 864/143)

How to apply for Contributory Parents Visa Subclass 864/143

This visa allows you to stay permanently in Australia if you are the parent of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen settled in Australia.

Prerequisites for the Visa:-

• You must either have at least half of the children living in Australia or have more children living in Australia than in any other country living lawfully in Australia for at least two years before the visa application.
• You meet the age requirements of Men being 65 years and women, varying based on their date of birth.
• You must have a sponsoring child who is either an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
• You must have good moral conduct and health.
• You must not have any outstanding debts to the Australian government or have arrangements to pay the debts.

Privileges of the Visa:-

• Provides you with the right to live in Australia for an indefinite period.
• You can study or work in Australia during your stay.
• You can enrol in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses.

How much the visa costs:-

• Contributory Aged Parent (Permanent) visa-Depends on the visa conditions
• Additional Applicant Charge 18 and over- Depends on the visa conditions
• Additional Applicant Charge 18 and under- Depends on the visa conditions

Additional charges:-

• Medical Examination:-To be paid directly to the doctor conducting a medical examination
• Police check:-To the corresponding authorities in the respective countries where you have lived for more than 6/12 months, depending on the visa subclass
• Certification/Translation of Docs-Depending on the certifying person and number of copies to be certified.

Contributory Parents Visa (Subclass 143)

If you are a parent of an Australian citizen, a ­permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, you may apply to live permanently with them in Australia.

Requisites of the Visa:-

• You are outside Australia
• You hold a temporary Visa 173
• You must have either at least half of the children living in Australia or have more children living in Australia than in any other country living lawfully in Australia for at least two years before the visa application
• You must have a sponsoring child who is either an Australian citizen, permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
• You must have good moral conduct and health.
• You must not have any outstanding debts to the Australian government or have arrangements to pay the debts.

Privileges of the Visa:-

• Provides you with the right to live in Australia indefinitely.
• The applicant can work in Australia during your stay.
• The applicant can enrol in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses.
• Allows you to apply for citizenship if you meet specific requirements.
• Allows you to move to and fro for five years starting from the day visa is granted.
• You can sponsor your relatives for permanent residency.
• Can get enrolment in English classes.

Find below the visa fees for Subclass 864/143 Visa:

Note: The visa fees given above is subject to change and revision periodically. Hence, you may contact Visas Avenue immigration expert for any clarification or confirmation of the latest fees or charges.

If this visa is for:

1. An applicant who is the holder of a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa at the time of application; or
2. An applicant who has been the holder of a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa; and is the holder of a substituted
3. Subclass 600 visa at the time of application; or
4. An applicant who has held a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application;

Alternatively, an applicant whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person.)

• This visa is for an applicant who:

1. Has been the holder of a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa; and
2. Provides the Minister with evidence that compassionate and compelling circumstances exist for the person to be

Considered the holder of a Subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary)) visa for the application;

Alternatively, an applicant whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person)

Any other Applicant who does not meet the above condition then.

Additional charges:-

• Medical Examination:-To be paid directly to the doctor conducting a medical examination
• Police check:-To the corresponding authorities in the respective countries where you have lived for more than 6/12 months, depending on the visa subclass
• Certification/Translation of Docs-Depending on the certifying person and number of copies to be certified

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