Parent Visas (subclass 103/143/870) — Visa2AU
Reunite with your parents — standard, contributory and sponsored streams. Category: Family.
Parent visas range from the low-cost, long-queue 103 to contributory streams (143/173, 864/884) with substantial charges but far shorter waits, and the temporary Sponsored Parent 870 (3–5 year stays). The Balance of Family test applies to permanent streams.
At a glance
- Government charge: 103: from AUD 7,055 · 143: staged contributory charges · 870: from AUD 1,145
- Indicative professional fee: $5,500 AUD (Strategy consultation recommended before committing to a queue)
- Typical processing: 103: 20+ years queue · Contributory: 6–12 years · 870: 3–6 months
Eligibility
- Child is a settled Australian citizen, PR or eligible NZ citizen sponsor
- Balance of Family test (permanent streams): at least half of children eligible in Australia
- Assurance of Support (contributory streams)
- Sponsor income requirement (870)
- Meet health and character requirements
Key documents
- Identity and family relationship evidence
- Balance of Family documentation for all children
- Sponsorship application
- Assurance of Support (contributory)
- Police clearances and health examinations
Frequently asked questions
103, 143 or 870 — how do we choose?
It comes down to time versus money. The 143 contributory stream costs roughly ten times more than the 103 but skips a 20+ year queue; the 870 is temporary but fast and does not require the Balance of Family test. Many families combine strategies — we map the options before you commit.
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Source: https://visa2.au/visas/parent-visa-103 · Visa2AU — MARN-registered migration agents (MARN 0534230, 2418663), North Sydney, Australia.