Subclass 884/864 Contributory Aged Parent visa

If you are a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, and you are at least 67 years of age, you may be eligible to apply for a Contributory Aged Parent visa.

The Contributory Aged Parent has two subclasses, the subclass 884 and subclass 864. The subclass 884 is a temporary visa allowing you to live in Australia for up to 2 years, whilst the subclass 864 is a permanent visa.

There are two main costs associated with a subclass 884/864 Contributory Parent visa

‍Professional fees payable to Australian Migration Lawyers to prepare your primary application

Our fees will vary depending on the circumstances of your application. Some applications will be more complex than others and our fees will be quoted accordingly. We work on a fixed-fee basis rather than billing hourly to provide our clients with certainty about what the total costs associated with their Contributory Aged Parent visa application will be. We strive to be flexible, so we offer payment plans based on financial need. 

Book a free consultation with one of our qualified lawyers to get a quote.

Department fees

There is no fee to sponsor an applicant.  However, sponsors must ensure their financial responsibilities to support the applicant in their first 2 years in Australia.

As of 1 July 2023, subclass 884 (temporary) visa costs $33,895 which is divided into two installments:

• $4,765 must be paid at the time of lodgement, and 
• $29,130 is payable before the visa grant. 

The Department fee of subclass 864 (permanent) visa is currently $48,365, also divided into two installments:

• $4,765 must be paid at the time of lodgement, and
• $43,600 is payable before the visa grant.

However, the second installment is only requested when the Department intends to grant you the visa. They won’t ask for the second installment if you cannot meet the visa eligibility requirements.

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