
Parent Visa Subclass 173 (Contributory)
The Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 173 is a temporary visa. It entitles the holder to live in Australia for a period up to 2 years. While on this visa, you get the rights to work and study in the country. This visa permits you multiple entries in Australia during this period. After visa grant, the count of the visa period starts from the date of your entry in the country. While this visa permits multiple entries, it also allows multiple exits from the country limited to the period of holding 2 years of this visa. As visa subclass 173 holder, you are also permitted to enrol for Australia’s public healthcare scheme. With this visa, you can also apply for Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143 that allows permanent stay in Australia.
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