Parent Visa Perth: Lawyers Guide

Government parent visa application fees

Application fees differ depending on whether the visa is contributory or non-contributory and are set by the Department of Home Affairs. For the Subclass 143 (Contributory Parent) and Subclass 864 (Contributory Aged Parent), the base application charge for the primary applicant is $6,300, with an additional applicant charge of $2,125 (Subclass 143) or $3,145 (Subclass 864) for those aged 18 or over, and $1,065 or $1,580 respectively for those under 18. The parent visa second instalment for most applicants under either pathway is $43,600, payable before the visa is granted. Families who use the temporary Subclass 173 or Subclass 884 stepping-stone pathway pay a lower base charge of $4,245 (Subclass 173) or $6,300 (Subclass 884), with a reduced second instalment of $29,130, before a further payment applies at conversion to the permanent Subclass 143 or 864 visa. For the non-contributory Subclass 103, the base charge is $6,600, with an additional applicant charge of $3,300 (18 or over) or $1,655 (under 18), and a second instalment of $2,065 per person included in the application.

Assurance of Support financial obligations

Sponsors may be required to provide an Assurance of Support bond, with amounts and durations differing between contributory and non-contributory pathways under current settings.

Legal and professional service fees

Legal fees vary depending on the complexity of the application and the level of assistance required.

Health checks and documentation costs

Applicants may incur costs for medical examinations, a parent visa health assessment, police checks, and other supporting documentation.