SUMMARY

The Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) lets parents who are outside Australia live in Australia for up to two years if they are the parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia. Once granted this visa parents can at anytime within the 2 years apply for the permanent Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143)  

VISA STATUS

173 - temporary visa permitting the holder to travel to, enter and remain in Australia for 2 years .
143 - Permanent visa permitting the holder to travel to and enter Australia for 5 years after the date of grant.

GOV PROCESSING TIMES

38 to 45 months (173) 
39 to 41 months (143)
It should be noted that individual actual processing times may vary depending on a range of factors.

VISA COSTS

173
First payment
Main Applicant
$2800
Additional Applicant (over 18)
$1400
Additional Applicant (under 18)
$705
Second payment
$29,130 per applicant

143
First Payment
Main Applicant
$365
Additional Applicant (over 18)
$185
Additional Applicant (under 18)
$90
Second payment
$19,420 per applicant

Other fees may include: 
- Migration Agent Fees
- Assurance of support bond
- Medicals
- Private Medical insurance
- Police Certificates

LOCATION

173 - the applicant must be outside Australia when the visa is granted

143 - the applicant may be in or outside Australia when the visa is granted.

VISA REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• The applicant is the parent of a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
  
• The applicant is sponsored by their child or child's spouse or de-facto partner
  
• The applicant meets the Balance of family test criteria
  
• An assurance of support has been accepted for the 143 subclass
  
• Meet both the health and character criteria.