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Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) eligibility for Indians, 2026

Who qualifies for the Contributory Parent visa from India, the thresholds that apply, and the tools to check before you pay.

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Requirements

  1. 1

    Sponsor is a settled Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen child

  2. 2

    Balance of family test: at least half your children live permanently in Australia, or more live there than in any other country

  3. 3

    Assurance of Support from an Australian resident

  4. 4

    Health and character requirements

Indian families usually weigh three options: the 143 with its large second instalment and long wait, the 870 temporary sponsored parent visa for up to ten years without permanent residence, and long-stay visitor visas. The right choice depends on the sponsor's income, the parents' health and whether permanent residence truly matters.

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Questions

What is the realistic wait for a 143?+

The department publishes an estimated queue; recent estimates exceed twelve years for new applications. Parents often hold a visitor visa or an 870 in the meantime.