Family

Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (from Subclass 173 to Subclass 143)

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa

Family Member Eligibility


The following family members can be included in your application:

These family members must meet the following requirements to be eligible for inclusion in this visa application.

Spouse

Your spouse must be the person you live with as husband or wife, either legally married or in a de facto relationship.

Dependent child

Your child (natural, adopted or step-child) is considered a dependent when they are one of the following:

A child of any age is not considered dependent if they are married, engaged to be married or in a de facto relationship.

Other dependent relatives

Your other relatives may be considered dependent if they are all of the following:

Details of each dependent 18 years or older, whether migrating or not, must be provided.
See: Form 47A Details of child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over (248KB PDF file)

Health requirements

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

Character requirements

You, your accompanying spouse and all dependent family members aged sixteen and above must meet the character requirements.
See: Character and penal clearance requirements

Australian Values Statement

All visa applicants aged 18 years or over, are required to sign an Australian values statement. The statement is included in the visa application form and all applicants aged 18 years and over will need to sign it. Before signing the statement, applicants for this visa are required to have read, or had explained to them, 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

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa