Before applying for the Parent visa (subclass 103), it is mandatory to apply and get eligible for the Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143). It is a provincial visa, which costs more than the permanent visa, However, the overall cost is spread across the two over a longer period of time. It is specifically meant for eligible New Zealand citizens, Australian citizens and Permanent Australian Residents who want to bring their parents to Australia permanently.
What are the criteria for applying Provisional Parent visa (subclass 103)?
- The child of the applicant must be a permanent citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident
- An assurance of support must be obtained
- The character and health requirements must be met by the applicant.
- At least half of the applicant’s children must reside in Australia. Also, more of the children of the applicant should reside in Australia than in any other country to comply with the balance-of-family test.