The Parent Visa allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia. This visa is designed to help families reunite and enables parents to enjoy the benefits of living in Australia with their children and grandchildren. There are different subclasses of parent visas depending on whether the application is lodged in or outside Australia, and whether it is a contributory or non-contributory visa.
The Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) is a permanent visa that allows parents to live in Australia. This visa requires a higher application fee and an assurance of support bond, which is refundable.
The Non-Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 103) is a permanent visa that allows parents to live in Australia. This visa has a lower application fee compared to the contributory parent visa, but the processing time is significantly longer.