VISA FOR CONTRIBUTORY PARENTS (TEMPORARY) (SUBCLASS 173)

This visa allows the parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to visit Australia for a limited period of time.

You can apply for a Contributory Parent visa if you are granted this visa and want to stay in Australia permanently (subclass 143).

Applying for this temporary subclass 173 visa before applying for a permanent subclass 143 visa allows you to stretch the cost of your migration over several years.