173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa
173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa Overview
Unlike the Australian 143 Contributory Parent (Permanent) Visa, which requires the full contribution payment upfront, the 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa allows the applicant to pay the contribution fees in installments. Applicants can initially receive a temporary visa and, after paying the remaining fees within two years, transition to a permanent residency visa (143 Visa).
Visa Benefits
- After transitioning to permanent residency, applicants can access Australia’s Medicare (public health insurance system).
- Parents aged 60 or older can apply for a Senior Card and transportation discount cards.
- Other social welfare benefits and subsidies are available after a two-year waiting period.
- Pension benefits can be applied for only after a 10-year waiting period.
Eligibility Requirements
Sponsor Requirements:
- The sponsor must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, and must have been settled in Australia for at least two years.
- Family Balance Test:
- At least half of the applicant’s children must be Australian citizens or permanent residents residing in Australia; or
- The number of children residing in Australia must be greater than the number of children residing in other countries.
- The balance test includes biological children, stepchildren, and adopted children.
Visa Application Fees
- Application Fees:
- Primary Applicant: AU $2,800.00
- Secondary Applicants over 18: AU $1,400.00
- Secondary Applicants under 18: AU $705.00
- First Payment Contribution:
- Applicants over 18: AU $29,130.00
- Applicants under 18: AU $2,095.00
Visa Processing Time
The estimated processing time is 12-24 months.
Note: The policies and fees listed above are subject to change based on the latest information released by the Australian Department of Immigration. Please refer to official sources for the most up-to-date information.