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Parent Visa

Parent Visas allow a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to move to Australia.

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Visa Options

  • Subclass 103 Parent (Permanent) Visa

  • Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Permanent) Visa

  • Subclass 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa

Subclass 103

Parent Visa (Permanent)

You must:

  • Be outside Australia when we decide on your application

  • Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen

  • Meet all required visa conditions and follow Australian law

Subclass 143

Contributory Partner Visa (Permanent)

You must:

  • Be outside Australia when we decide your application

  • Have an eligible child who is a settled Australian citizen, Permanent resident, or Eligible New Zealand citizen, unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway

  • Meet the Balance-of-family test requirements unless you are applying via the Retirement Pathway

  • Have an Assurance of Support unless you are applying for the Retirement Pathway

Subclass 173

Contributory Partner Visa (Temporary)

You must:

  • 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

  • Meet all visa conditions in accordance with the Australian law

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