Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)

Application Process — Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)

Step 1 — Confirm Eligibility & Sponsor

• Ensure your child (or eligible sponsor if your child is under 18) is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible NZ citizen.
• Check Balance of Family, health, and character criteria.

Step 2 — Gather Evidence

• Identity: passports, birth certificates, name-change docs.
• Relationship: evidence your sponsor is your child (or approved alternative sponsor).
• Family composition: details of all children.
• Health insurance (until Medicare eligibility after grant).
• Police clearances (as required).
• Financials if requested and any prior visa history.

Step 3 — Assurance of Support (AoS) Preparation

• Your sponsor/assurer arranges an Assurance of Support and is ready to lodge the AoS when the Department requests it (usually later in processing).

Step 4 — Lodge Visa Application (Subclass 143)

• Submit the complete application with the first VAC (initial government charge).
• Include all dependants you wish to migrate with you—new additions after lodgement are limited.

Step 5 — Health, Character & Biometrics

• Complete medical examinations when instructed.
• Provide police certificates for countries lived in (as directed).
• Give biometrics if requested.

Step 6 — AoS & Second VAC

• When invited, your assurer lodges the Assurance of Support and any associated bond.
• Pay the second VAC (contributory charge) when requested to progress to decision.

Step 7 — Queue & Case Assessment

• The application may enter a queue due to annual places.
• Respond promptly to any requests for further information to avoid delays.

Step 8 — Decision & Grant

• If approved, you receive your permanent Subclass 143 visa grant with travel facility (generally 5 years from grant).
• If you are outside Australia, travel to Australia within the validity specified on the grant notice.

Step 9 — After Grant

• Enrol in Medicare.
• Keep records of time spent in Australia for future citizenship eligibility (if applicable).
• Renew travel facility in future (e.g., Resident Return Visa) if you plan to travel after the initial 5-year period.

Tips for a smooth process

• Lodge a decision-ready application (certified docs, accurate forms).
• Keep contact details updated and check correspondence regularly.
• Disclose all children/family members upfront to avoid complications later.

Why Apical Immigration Experts — Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)

• Specialists in Parent Migration: Deep experience with Subclass 143 pathways, Balance of Family tests, and policy nuances.
• Decision-Ready Applications: Meticulous document checklists, certified evidence, and clear forms to minimise back-and-forth.
• Assurance of Support (AoS) Guidance: Step-by-step support for the sponsor/assurer, including bond timing and Centrelink processes.
• Transparent, Fair Fees: Up-front scope, staged milestones, and no surprises.
• Seven-Day Client Support: Quick answers to case updates, requests for more info, and departmental notices.
• End-to-End Case Management: From eligibility and strategy to health/character, AoS, second VAC, and grant.
• High Success Mindset: We focus on complete, well-evidenced files that reduce delays and improve outcomes.

Book a consultation and let us take care of the paperwork so your family can focus on preparing for life in Australia.