Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa - Subclass 173

The Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 173) allows parents to live in Australia for up to 2 years, work and study, enroll in Medicare, and apply for a permanent Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143). It can be obtained in two steps, starting with the temporary Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173), followed by the permanent Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143).

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you cannot apply for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa if you already hold a Sponsored Parent Visa (Subclass 870).

Yes, you can include your family members in your application, including your spouse and dependent children. Their details must be provided in the application form.

If your child is born after you have applied for the visa, you need to inform the Department of Home Affairs. Additional charges apply for each family member who applies with you.

The Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to 2 years.

If you apply for the Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa in Australia while on a temporary visa with a no further stay condition, your application will be invalid unless you apply for a waiver of this condition.

Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).