EMC Australia / Subclass 143
A higher visa charge for a shorter parent queue.
143 is the contributory permanent parent visa. “Contributory” means a much higher visa charge. It is often paired with the temporary 173 if you need to split the cost. Health checks and the assurance of support are central. Apply in or from outside Australia, depending on the parent’s status.
Who this page is for
- The family can pay the contributory charge
- You need a faster permanent parent visa than 103
- You may want 173 then 143 to split the payment
How it works
What this visa asks of you
These are the parts of this visa, in the order they usually matter.
Tests
Same family tests
Eligibility still applies
Balance of family, sponsor, health, character. Paying more does not skip health.
An assurance of support is still required.
143 or 173
Fees
One payment or two
143 can be lodged as the permanent visa. 173 is the temporary first stage if you split the charge.
Plan the second payment. A 173 is not the end of the matter.
How EMC works
How we help
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The real cost
Visa charge, assurance of support, health insurance, and whether 173 helps. We put it in one page before you lodge.
First conversation
What to bring
- Sponsor status
- Each child’s location
- How the family will pay
- Health history
Before you apply
Things that go wrong
- The charge is high for a reason. It is still a parent visa with health rules.
- Refunds are limited if health fails later.
Questions
People ask this first
It is a shorter queue than 103. It is not next month. Processing still depends on health, AoS and a complete file.
Start with your situation.
You do not need to memorise the subclass. Book a consultation, or send us a message.
MARN 1800335 · Level 14, 333 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Related topics
This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances. Australian migration law changes. You should consult a Registered Migration Agent before you apply. EMC Australia is OMARA-registered (MARN 1800335).