The Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) is designed for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who wish to live in Australia temporarily with their children. This visa requires a lower application fee than the permanent Contributory Parent Visa.
Key Benefits
- • Temporary residency in Australia.
- • Opportunity to live with and be reunited with children in Australia.
- • Access to Australian healthcare and social services during your stay.
- • Eligible family members can be included in the application.
Eligibility
- • Be sponsored by an eligible child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- • Meet health and character requirements.
- • Meet the balance-of-family test.
Common Pathways
- • Parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens who wish to live temporarily with their children in Australia often choose this visa.
Duration and Validity
The Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) is a temporary visa with a validity period of two years.
Application Process Overview
- • Be sponsored by an eligible child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
- • Meet the balance-of-family test, which requires at least half of your children to be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, or more of your children to be in Australia than in any other single country.
- • Gather necessary documents, including proof of dependency.
- • Apply for the visa online, providing all required information.
- • Pay the application fee, which is lower than the permanent Contributory Parent Visa.
- • Attend a health examination and provide character documents, if required.
- • Wait for your visa to be processed (processing times are shorter compared to the permanent Contributory Parent Visa).
- • Once approved, you can live with your children in Australia temporarily.
For detailed information on the Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173), including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and more, please visit our nearest office or contact us via mail or phone.
Related Visas
Australian Visa Types
- Student visas
- Partner Visas
- Child Visas
- Parent Visas
- Carer Visas
- Visitor Visas
- Temporary Graduate Visa
- Working and skilled visas
