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Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)

This temporary visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia. 

AboutContributory Parent Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 173)

The Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 173) is a temporary visa that allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia for a specified period. A Class Immigration and Education Consultants are here to provide comprehensive guidance on the Subclass 173 visa. 

What This Visa Lets You Do

The Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 173) provides the following opportunities: 

  • Stay in Australia: This visa allows parents to stay in Australia temporarily for up to two years. 
  • Family Reunion: You can be with your children and grandchildren who are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. 
  • Work and Study: Subclass 173 allows you to work and study in Australia during your temporary stay. 

Requirements

To be eligible for the Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 173), certain requirements must be met: 

  • You must meet the age requirements, typically aged 65 and above. 
  • You should be sponsored by an eligible sponsor, usually your child, who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. 
  • Adequate health insurance is mandatory for the duration of your stay in Australia. 
  • Meeting the balance-of-family test, which requires more children living in Australia than in any other country. 

Eligibility Criteria

Additional eligibility criteria include: 

  • Demonstrating financial capacity to support yourself during your stay. 
  • No outstanding debts to the Australian government. 

Checklist

For a successful application, follow this checklist: 

  • Complete all required application forms accurately. 
  • Gather supporting documents, including proof of identity, health insurance, financial capacity, and relationship evidence. 
  • Pay the relevant visa application fees. 
  • Submit your application and required documents to the specified address. 

Processing Time

The processing time for the Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 173) may vary depending on application completeness, document verification, and government processing times. For the most up-to-date processing time estimates, please visit the official Home Affairs website or consult immigration experts. 

For answers to frequently asked questions about the Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 173), please visit the official Home Affairs website. 

The Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 173) offers a temporary solution to be with your loved ones in Australia. At A Class Immigration and Education Consultants, we are committed to assisting you in navigating the visa application process, ensuring a smooth journey towards reuniting with your family in Australia. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Subclass 173 is a temporary visa for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. 

Yes, typically, applicants should be aged 65 and above to be eligible for this visa. 

Yes, Subclass 173 allows you to work and study in Australia during your temporary stay. 

Yes, adequate health insurance coverage is mandatory for the duration of your stay in Australia. 

The balance-of-family test requires that you have more children living in Australia than in any other country to meet the eligibility criteria. 

Visa Subclass

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)

This temporary visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.

Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)

This permanent visa lets the aged parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay in Australia.

Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)

This temporary visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.

Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident of Australia or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

Parent visa (subclass 103)

This permanent visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen move to Australia.

Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)

This temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years.

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