Get Clear Answers to Your Subclass 143 Application Questions

The Subclass 143 (Parent Visa – Migrant) is a permanent visa for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. It allows parents to join their children in Australia and live there permanently.

• To be eligible for Subclass 143, you must: 

• Be sponsored by your child who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. 

• Meet the balance of family test (i.e., at least half of your children must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens, or more of your children must live in Australia than in any other country). 

• Be outside Australia when applying. 

• Meet health and character requirements. 

No, a job offer is not required for Subclass 143. This visa is based on your relationship with your child who is sponsoring you. 

• You will need to submit documents such as: 

• Proof of your relationship with your child (birth certificates, family documents). 

• Proof of your child’s Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship. 

• Identity documents (passport, birth certificate). 

• Police clearances from any countries where you’ve lived for more than 12 months in the past 10 years. 

• Health examination results. 

The processing time for Subclass 143 can vary, but it generally takes between 24 and 30 months due to the high demand for this visa type. Processing times may vary based on individual circumstances and application volume. 

Yes, you can include your dependent children in your application. However, they must meet the eligibility criteria and be added to the visa application at the time of submission. 

Yes, you will need to meet health and character requirements. This includes undergoing a medical examination and providing police clearance certificates from countries where you’ve lived for more than 12 months in the past 10 years. 

The Subclass 143 visa is not points-based. Eligibility is determined by your relationship to your Australian child and your ability to meet the balance of family test. 

After you submit your application, the Department of Home Affairs will review it. You may be asked to provide additional documents or information. Once your application is processed and approved, you will be granted the Subclass 143 visa, allowing you to live permanently in Australia.