Subclass 143 · 804 · 870
Reunite your family by bringing your parents to Australia. We help you choose the right parent visa pathway and strategy based on your budget, timeline and circumstances.
Book Free AssessmentPermanent visa for parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents. Higher government charges but faster than the non-contributory 103 visa. Currently experiencing very long queue times.
Non-contributory permanent visa for parents of retirement age already in Australia. Lower government charges but extremely long wait times.
Allows parents to live in Australia for 3 or 5 years, renewable to a total of 10 years. The most practical short-to-medium term solution while waiting for a permanent visa.
The most practical approach for most families is to lodge a subclass 870 Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa immediately, which can be granted relatively quickly and allows your parents to live in Australia for 3 or 5 years. At the same time, lodge a subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa application to join the queue for permanent residency. This combination gives your parents time in Australia while the permanent visa is processed.
The subclass 143 queue is currently very long — processing times are 15 to 20+ years for applications lodged now. This is why the 870 temporary visa is important as a bridging solution.
The subclass 870 allows parents to live in Australia temporarily for 3 or 5 years. It can be renewed up to a total of 10 years. It is the fastest way to get parents into Australia while waiting for a permanent visa to be processed.
Government fees for the subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa are significant — approximately $47,000 or more in total government charges for a couple. The 870 Sponsored Parent visa has lower government fees. Our professional fees are quoted individually based on your circumstances. Contact us for a personalised quote.
To qualify for a parent visa, at least half of the applicant's children who are living must permanently reside in Australia. For example, if a parent has four children, at least two must live permanently in Australia.
Yes, both parents can be included in the same application as primary and secondary applicants. This is generally more cost-effective than separate applications.
Parent visas are complex and queue times are long. The right strategy — often combining a 870 temporary visa with a queued 143 — can make a real difference. Let our experts find the best approach for your family.
J&R Migration provides parent visa services to families throughout Queensland — including Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Logan. Remote and online consultations available for clients anywhere in Australia or overseas, including China, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and India.
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