Subclass 173 · Contributory Parent · Temporary Residence
Are confusing 173 visa forms keeping you away from your loved ones? Handling immigration alone is stressful. As a dedicated 173 visa consultant in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Commonwealth Migration Group takes that burden off your shoulders. Our MARA-registered migration agents guide you at every step to streamline the whole process. Contact us today to reunite with your family sooner!
An Overview of Temporary Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 173
The contributory parent temporary visa is an excellent pathway for parents wanting to join their child. Once approved, you can enter Australia and live there for up to two years. This option lets you spread out the high costs instead of paying everything at once. During this time, you have the right to work and study. You can also, while in Australia, enrol in the public healthcare system called Medicare. However, you will not receive government support during this initial phase. You must obey all Australian laws strictly. Eventually, you can qualify for a permanent contributory parent visa.
Documents Required to Apply for Temporary Visa Subclass 173
Gathering the correct paperwork is crucial for a smooth application.
Valid Passport
It is your primary identity document. Provide a clear copy of your and your sponsor’s passports.
Birth Certificates
You need these to show the link to the sponsor.
Proof of Sponsor's Status
Show that the visa applicant's child, who is sponsoring the visa, is a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen living in the country legally.
Evidence of All Children's Location
Provide the required documents to show where all your children currently reside.
Marriage Certificate
Include this if you are applying alongside your spouse or de facto partner.
Assurance of Support Documentation
Show that your sponsor can support you and also cover any outstanding debts to the government.
Police Certificates
These are necessary to prove you have a clean criminal record.
Health Examination Results
You must undergo specific medical tests to pass the health requirement.
Sponsor's Residence Proof
Provide bills or leases to verify where your sponsor stays in Australia.
Divorce or Death Certificate
These are only applicable if you have had previous spouses.
173 Parent Visa Requirements
Meeting the basic criteria is the first step toward your new life together.
Contributory Parent Visa 173 Application Process
Follow these simple steps to ensure your application moves forward without any unnecessary delays.
Choose the Right Subclass
There are three main family visas available for parents. Each one perfectly fits different financial situations, waiting times, and long-term settlement plans.
Subclass 173 (Most Popular)
Contributory Parent
This lets you stay in Australia temporarily for two years before moving to a permanent option. It helps you get there faster and splits the heavy government fees into two manageable parts.
- Reach your family sooner with a two-year stay
- Pay a smaller portion of the fees upfront
- Clear the remaining balance later
- Start working and living down under right away
Subclass 143
Contributory Parent (Permanent)
The parent visa subclass 143 gives you a direct route to settle in Australia permanently. It requires a large payment per adult but offers a much shorter waiting period than the cheaper alternatives.
- Get permanent status right from the start
- You must pass the balance-of-family test
- Large second payment required per adult
- Processing applications from around 2018
Subclass 103
Parent (Non-contributory)
This option has a small fee but an incredibly long wait time. It only suits family members who are not in any rush to move.
- Minimal application costs are involved
- Wait times exceed thirty years for new applicants
- Requires the standard balance-of-family test
- Rarely a realistic choice for most people
Why Choose Commonwealth Migration Group
Handling immigration alone is stressful. CMG takes that burden off your shoulders so you can focus on reuniting with your family.
Our MARA-registered migration agents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi guide you at every step to streamline the whole 173 visa process.
We help organize and translate your forms and personal records so your supporting documents are ready for the immigration department.
We explain the balance-of-family test, eligible sponsor rules, and Assurance of Support in clear, practical language.
We support you through health and character checks, visa lodgment, and the transition to the permanent contributory parent visa.
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