Contributory Parent (Temporary)

Overview

What this pathway provides.

The Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173) can form part of a staged parent migration approach and should be considered in light of the family’s broader long-term plan.

• Temporary parent pathway
• May support staged migration planning
• Strategic comparison with other parent options is important

Suitability

Who this visa may suit.

• Families preferring a staged contributory parent pathway
• Parents planning progression to permanent parent residence

Requirements

What generally needs to be established.

• Eligible child sponsor
• Relevant contributory parent criteria
• Supporting family and identity documents
• Other pathway-specific requirements

Process

A considered sequence.

1. 01

   Review suitability for staged parent migration

2. 02

   Compare direct and staged contributory pathways

3. 03

   Prepare sponsor, identity and family documents

4. 04

   Lodge with the permanent follow-on pathway already planned

Material considerations

Issues to understand before proceeding.

• Choosing a staged pathway without understanding the full plan
• Weak sponsor or family evidence
• Cost and timing expectations not properly assessed

Related information

Other detailed visa pathways.