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Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary€29,748
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Medical examRequired
Age range18–None

Costs

Application / consular fee€30,157

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 4 years.

Documents

  • Identity documents (passport pages, national identity card, proof of change of name if applicable)
  • Sponsor documents (Form 40 Sponsorship for migration to Australia)
  • Balance of family documents (relationship to child, child's Australian citizenship/residency evidence, exclusion evidence if relevant)
  • Character documents (may include police certificates, only arrange if asked)
  • Assurance of Support documents (if required and when requested by the department)
  • Documents for dependents under 18 (identity, evidence of relationship, character if applicable)
  • Parental responsibility documents (consent forms, court orders, adoption papers, photo/signature ID of consenting parent)
  • Documents for dependents over 18 (identity, relationship evidence, dependency proof)
  • Partner documents (identity, character, relationship evidence, de facto proofs if applicable)
  • Four recent passport-sized photographs for all applicants
  • Certified copies and translations of all non-English documents

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/contributory-parent-143.

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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