Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa Subclass 173

This temporary visa lets a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen stay temporarily in Australia.

Sponsor

  • You must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen settled in Australia. 
  • You must be 18 years old or older. You can sponsor one or more parents, if approved.
  • There are no costs involved when applying for sponsorship. You must agree that for the first 2 years the sponsored applicant is in Australia on this visa you will assist them, and any dependents who are granted the visa with them, with accommodation and financial support to meet their reasonable living needs. You will need to make your commitment in writing.
  • You can not withdraw as a sponsor after the grant of the visa, but if you do not comply with your sponsorship obligations for 2 years after the grant date, the visa may be cancelled.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Are My Visa Conditions?

8502 – Not arrive before person specified in visa



You must not enter Australia before the person specified in the visa has entered Australia. This is usually the main visa holder or other relevant person such as your sponsor in the case of a Partner visa.



8515 – Must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entry




You must not marry or enter into a de facto relationship before entering Australia. See what to do if your contact details have changed.


The Department might cancel your visa if they find out you were engaged, married or in a de facto relationship before we granted you the visa but did not update your details.

Do You Have Any Further Questions?

We understand that you may have specific questions about your own unique situation, so if there is anything you need to know that is not addressed on this website, do not hesitate to contact us.

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Why choose us?

At Carevisa Australia, we make sure that our clients are looked after. We will manage your visa case with the highest level of care, and guide you throughout every step of the process. We are here to help you in any way, and assist you with any Australian migration related queries you may have.