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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Parent Visa Charges


All fees and charges are listed in Australian dollars (AUD). If you are lodging outside Australia, payment must be in the currency accepted by the Australian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate, where the application is being lodged.
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Important: Fees may be subject to adjustment at any time. Visa Application Charges may be subject to adjustment on 1 July each year. This may increase the cost of a visa.

The 1st instalment of the Visa Application Charge must accompany your application and is generally not refunded if the application is unsuccessful.

Only one 1st instalment of the Visa Application Charge is payable for the entire family unit included in your application. If a separate application is made by them at a later date, a separate 1st instalment of the Visa Application Charge is payable.

Before your visa is granted, you must pay the 2nd instalment of the Visa Application Charge for each person included on the application.

Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 103)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $1705
2nd instalment $1480
2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years
$1480

See: Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 103)

Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 804)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $2525
2nd instalment $1480
2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years
$1480

See: Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 804)

Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $1705
2nd instalment $34 330
2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years
$1485

See: Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143)

Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $1705
2nd instalment $20 595
2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years
$1485

See: Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)

Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (from subclass 173 to subclass 143)

If applicant holds a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $230
2nd instalment $13 730
2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years
Nil

See: Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (from subclass 173 to subclass 143)

Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $2525
2nd instalment $34 330
2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years
$1485

See: Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864)

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $2525
2nd instalment $20 595
2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years
$1485

See: Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)

Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (from subclass 884 to subclass 864)

If applicant holds a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $230
2nd instalment $13 730
2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years
Nil

See: Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (from subclass 884 to subclass 864)

Previous fees and charges

If you have applied prior to 1 July 2009, refer to the version that was applicable when you lodged your application.
See: Form 990i Charge