Parent Visa Cost & Fees

Government Visa Application Charges

The Department of Home Affairs imposes specific charges for parent visas, structured across different subclasses, applicant categories, and payment stages. Parent visa options fall primarily into non-contributory permanent streams, contributory permanent streams, and temporary sponsored streams.

Contributory permanent visas have much larger second instalments than non-contributory visas. All permanent parent visa subclasses discussed here are subject to queues, and the waiting time can be substantial.

Note that figures in this table are indicative only. Please use the Department of Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator to confirm the charges that may apply in your case, and any concession you may be entitled to prior to submitting your application. The fees listed in this table represent the typical standard charges which were available on 30 September 2026 for applications made directly through the Department of Home Affairs. Charges will vary depending on the individual's circumstances.

For example, eligible citizens of a number of countries in the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste may receive concessions or reduced charges. In addition, there are staged contributory pathways where concessions or reduced charges may be available. Please check your eligibility against the current Visa Pricing Table prior to making payment.

Permanent parent visas generally require an Assurance of Support (AoS). For an individual assurer, the bank guarantee is $5,000 for one adult or $7,000 for two adults under a four-year AoS (non-contributory visas), and $10,000 for one adult or $14,000 for two adults under a ten-year AoS (contributory visas). The deposit is released after the AoS period subject to any recoverable income-support debt; Services Australia will advise when to arrange it.