Why Settle Under Subclass 143?
The Subclass 143 Contributory Parent Visa offers a dedicated permanent reunion pathway for parents who satisfy the Balance of Family test, providing lifelong security and family support in Australia.
Indefinite Permanent Stay
Live, work, and retire anywhere across Australia permanently with zero geographical or employment restrictions.
Medicare Coverage
Enrol directly in Australia's public healthcare system, receiving subsidized medical treatments and doctor consultations.
Include Partner & Dependents
Include your spouse or de facto partner on the same application to settle together as permanent residents.
Pathway to Citizenship
Qualify for Australian Citizenship and an Australian passport after completing standard continuous permanent residency requirements.
Application Lifecycle
Our registered migration specialists oversee child sponsorship validation, Balance of Family auditing, Assurance of Support (AoS), and parent visa centre filings.
Sponsor Settlement & Balance of Family Audit
Verify that your child is a settled Australian citizen, PR, or eligible Kiwi, and confirm that at least half of your children reside permanently in Australia (or more children live in Australia than in any other single country).
Application Formulation & Lodgement
Lodge the formal Subclass 143 petition pack (or two-stage Subclass 173 temporary stream) directly with the Parent Visa Centre.
Queue Placement & Departmental Assessment
Receive your official queue date and acknowledgement letter while your application is queued for formal case officer allocation.
Assurance of Support (AoS) & Health Checks
When requested by the Department, lodge your formal Assurance of Support through Services Australia / Centrelink, complete eMedical checks, and furnish police certificates.
Permanent Visa Grant & Settlement
Finalize statutory second contribution requirements to receive your official Permanent Resident visa grant and commence life in Australia.
Required Documentary Evidence
All supporting documentation must be high-resolution certified colour copies verifying family composition, sponsor citizenship, and character clearance.
- Government-issued Birth Certificates for all children (biological, adopted, and stepchildren)
- Proof of permanent residence or citizenship status for all children residing in Australia
- Evidence of current residential address and country of residence for all children residing overseas
- Official Marriage Certificate, Divorce Orders, or Death Certificates (if applicable) for family composition proof
- Sponsor's Australian Passport, Australian Citizenship Certificate, or Permanent Resident visa grant
- Evidence of the sponsor being "settled" in Australia (minimum 2 years continuous lawful residence)
- Completed Form 40 (Sponsorship for migration to Australia) signed by the sponsoring child
- Proof of the sponsor's residential address: utility bills, lease agreements, or property ownership deeds
- Valid Passport bio-pages and certified Birth Certificates for the parent applicants
- Centrelink / Services Australia Assurance of Support (AoS) approval confirmation notice
- National Police Clearances from Australia (AFP) and all countries resided in for 12+ months (if aged 16+)
- Completed eMedical health examination clearances (HAP ID) for all applicants
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential clarifications regarding the Balance of Family test, Assurance of Support, and two-stage pathways.
The Balance of Family test measures your family ties to Australia. You satisfy the test if at least half of your children and stepchildren are Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens usually resident in Australia, or if there are more eligible children living in Australia than in any other single country overseas.
An Assurance of Support is a legal commitment provided by an Australian resident (the assurer, who can be your child or another individual) to repay any recoverable social welfare payments made to you during your first 10 years as a permanent resident. The assurer must satisfy an income test administered by Services Australia / Centrelink.
Subclass 143 is a direct permanent residency visa. Subclass 173 is a 2-year temporary visa that allows families to split the application and contribution requirements into two stages, providing financial flexibility before transitioning to the permanent 143 visa within 2 years.