This is a temporary visa that allows the parents of an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen to stay in Australia for up to 2 years.
Who can apply for this Visa
This visa is suitable for you if :
- you have a child who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
- your child is sponsoring you for the visa
- your sponsoring child is settled in Australia
- you meet the balance of family test
- you are ready to pay higher visa application charges
- You have not already applied for or hold a Sponsored Parent (Temporary) subclass 870 visa at the time of application
- your child must provide written undertaking to provide support, accomodation and financial assistance for the 2 years of residency in Australia
- you meet the health and character requirement
Pathway to Permanent Residency
You can apply for Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143) before your Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) expires.