The 143 Visa, also known as the Contributory Parent visa, lets the parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen move to or stay in Australia as a permanent resident.
143 Visa Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Receive appropriate sponsorship from their eligible child
- Have an assurance of support
- Not hold, or have a pending application for, another Parent visa
- Pass the health, character, and ‘balance of family’ tests set by the Australian Government
Applying for the 143 visa can be challenging. The process involves a significant amount of detailed documentation, and meeting all the necessary criteria can be tough. Making any mistakes can lead to your application being rejected. As such, we strongly suggest seeking expert advice on any Contributory Parent visa application.
But don’t worry – Hansen Migration are here to help. Our team of Registered Migration Agents specialises in family visas, including the 143 visa. We can simplify the application process for you, minimise your stress, and help give you the best chance of a fast, successful visa approval.
What is a 143 Visa?
The subclass 143 visa, also known as the Contributory Parent visa, allows the parent of an eligible Australian resident to live in Australia with their family. They can travel to and from Australia, stay in the country permanently, will receive full work and study rights, and may eventually be able to apply for Australian citizenship. They can also include eligible members of their family unit in their application.
What does the application process look like?
Applying for the 143 visa is typically a multi-step process.
The first step involves preparing all your documentation, including proof of how you meet each of the eligibility criteria, and applying for the visa. You may apply from inside or outside Australia.
Next, the application will progress through a queue. All Parent visa applications are subject to queues, as the demand for the visa is greater than the number of places available each year. Further information may be requested from you by the Australian Government during this stage.
Eventually, when it reaches the end of the queue, the government will make a decision on the visa outcome. If successful, your 143 visa will then be granted. You must be outside Australia at the time a decision is made.
What are the benefits of the 143 visa?
The 143 visa gives the visa holder:
- The right to live, work and study in Australia, permanently
- The ability to travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years (after which further travel rights can be requested)
- The right to enrol in Medicare, Australia’s public healthcare system
The ability to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia - The potential to apply for Australian citizenship
Applicants can also include eligible members of their family in their application, if desired.
Is the visa application process difficult?
Applying for the 143 visa can be complex and time-consuming. Common challenges include meeting the strict eligibility criteria, providing sufficient detail in all the documentation, passing the required health and character tests, and accurately filling in each required form. Staying on top of all the details can be stressful and demanding, and errors in the process can lead to delay, or even visa rejections.
Fortunately, help is at hand. At Hansen Migration, our Registered Migration Agents have plenty of experience submitting 143 visa applications, and are up to date on all the current laws and requirements. We can help guide you through the application process, reduce your stress, and give you the best chance of a fast, successful visa outcome.
143 Visa FAQs
Processing times for a 143 visa can vary, but are likely to take at least a decade.
Yes, your parents will have unrestricted travel rights to enter and leave Australia on a 143 visa.
Yes, significant changes in the sponsor’s circumstances – such as financial or health issues – could affect the application. You will also need to update the Department of Home Affairs with any significant change.
If the visa application is refused, you could appeal the decision through the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), or consider applying for another visa, if eligible. A Registered Migration Agent may be able to help you find your best way forward.
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