The 143 (Contributory Parent) Visa is a permanent visa that allows parents of settled Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to move to Australia.

1. International
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2. PARENT VISA
143 (CONTRIBUTORY PARENT) VISA
The 143 (Contributory Parent) Visa is a
permanent visa that allows parents of settled
Australian citizens, Australian permanent
residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to
move to Australia.

3. FEATURES:
Permanent Residence: Holders of this visa can live in Australia as
permanent residents.
Sponsorship: Eligible family members can be sponsored to come to
Australia.
Public Healthcare: Enrolment in Australia’s public health care scheme,
Medicare, is available.
Travel Facility: The visa allows travel to and entry into Australia for a
period of 5 years.
Australian Citizenship: Applicants may be eligible to apply for Australian
citizenship, if qualified.
Retirement Pathway: Certain requirements, such as the balance of family
test or sponsorship, may not be applicable if applying through the
Retirement Pathway.

4. ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible Child: Applicants must have an eligible child who
is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent
resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen unless applying
through the Retirement Pathway.
Balance-of-Family Test: Generally, applicants must meet
the balance-of-family test, unless applying through the
Retirement Pathway or holding a Subclass 173 visa.
Assurance of Support: An Assurance of Support is usually
required unless applying through the Retirement
Pathway.
Non-holding of Subclass 870 Visa: Applicants should not
have already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent
(Temporary) (Subclass 870) visa at the time of applying
for this visa.