Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 143)
This visa allows parents to migrate to Australia permanently, to join their children who are living in Australia.
This visa requires that you be sponsored by your child, or another eligible sponsor, in Australia.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is for you if you are a parent of a child (natural, adopted or step child) who is a settled Australian citizen, settled permanent resident or settled eligible New Zealand citizen and:
Your spouse and other family members may be included in your application if they meet certain requirements.
What does this visa let me do?
This visa allows you, your accompanying spouse and dependent family members to live as permanent residents in Australia.
You can also:
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work and study in Australia
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receive subsidised healthcare through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
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access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods)
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be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria)
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sponsor people for permanent residence (subject to waiting periods).
The contents of this page are necessarily an abbreviated overview of a very detailed subject. The situation may change as the law can alter quickly and we therefore strongly recommend that you take professional advice about your personal circumstances before placing any reliance on the contents of the website. Contact us to let us know your situation and we will be happy to provide a telephone appraisal without charge.