Applicant Eligibility

If you are applying for the Contributory Parent (Migrant) (subclass 143) permanent visa and have held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (subclass 173) visa at any time since you have been in Australia, you may be eligible to apply for the permanent visa and receive certain visa processing concessions. However, at time of application, you must be able to satisfy one of the criteria defining who is a holder of subclass 173 (Contributory Parent Temporary) visa. A holder of a subclass 173 (Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa is a person to which one of the following applies:

• currently holds a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (subclass 173) temporary visa
• has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (subclass 173) visa at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the Contributory Parent (Migrant) (subclass 143) visa application
• has held a Contributory Parent(Temporary) (subclass 173) visa and provides the department with evidence (ie documentation attached to the application) that compassionate and compelling circumstances exist for the person to be considered to be the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) (subclass 173) for the purpose of the Contributory Parent (Migrant) (subclass 143) visa application.

Note: If you are unlawful at time of application your immigration status in Australia will be affected.

You must also meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for this visa.

Child in Australia

You must be the parent of a child who is settled in Australia as one of the following:

• an Australian citizen
• an Australian permanent resident
• an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Eligible sponsor

You must be sponsored by an eligible sponsor. Usually, your child will sponsor you. If your child is under 18 years you may be sponsored by one the following:

• your child's partner
• a close family relative or guardian of your child
• a close family relative or guardian of your child's partner
• a community organisation.

Assurance of Support

You must have a commitment by a person prepared to provide you with an Assurance of Support.
See: Fact Sheet 34 - Assurance of Support

Balance of family test

You will not need to be reassessed for the balance of family test.

Health requirements

Generally, you, your partner and any dependent family members do not need to undergo further health examinations.
See: Health requirements

Character requirements

You, your accompanying partner and all dependent family members over 16 years and above must meet the character requirements.
See: Character and penal clearance requirements

Debts to the Australian Government

Before you can be granted this visa, you must repay, or have made arrangements to repay, any outstanding debts to the Australian Government.

Limitations on applications

If you are in Australia, you may be prevented from applying for this visa if, for example:

• you do not hold a substantive visa (which is any visa other than a bridging visa, a criminal justice visa or an enforcement visa) and have had a visa cancelled or refused since you last arrived in Australia
• your last visa was granted on the condition that you would not be granted a substantive visa while you remain in Australia
• you hold a sponsored visitor visa
• you are in immigration detention
• you have previously applied for a protection visa.

If any of the above circumstances apply, contact your nearest departmental office before making an application.
See: Contact Us

Australian Values Statement

If you are aged 18 years or over, you are required to sign an Australian values statement. The statement is included in your visa application form and all applicants aged 18 years and over will need to sign it to confirm that they will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws. Before signing this statement you are required to have read, or had explained to you, material made available by the government on life in Australia which is contained in the Life in Australia book.

The Life in Australia book provides more information on the values that Australians share and their way of life.
See:
Australian Values - Overview
Life in Australia Book

 

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
See: Other eligibility