Australia Parent Visa Application Costs

Australia Parent Visa Application Costs

DoHA Fees (Government Fees) for a Valid Parent Visa Application:

  1. Contributory Parent Visa Application Charge:
    • Cost: AUD $43,600 per adult
    • Explanation: All applicants for the contributory parent visa must make this deposit to the Australian government. This amount is required to be paid before the visa is granted.
  2. Parent Visa Application Charge (Subclass 103):
    • Cost:
      • $5,125 for the main applicant
      • $2,565 for a partner (and any child over 18 years of age)
      • $1,285 for each child under 18 years of age
    • Explanation: A second installment fee must be paid for each applicant prior to the visa being granted.
  3. Aged Parent (Onshore Subclass 804) Visa Application Charge:
    • Cost:
      • $5,125 for the main applicant
      • $2,565 for a partner (and any child over 18 years of age)
      • $1,285 for each child under 18 years of age
    • Explanation: A second installment fee must be paid for each applicant prior to the visa being granted.
  4. Medical Examination:
    • Cost: Approximately $350 per adult and $300 per child
    • Explanation: This fee is required for each person included in your visa application. It must be paid directly to the doctor conducting the medical examination.
  5. Police Checks:
    • Cost: Varies
    • Explanation: This fee is payable to the police authorities in any country where you have lived for 12 months or more.
  6. Translation of Documents (if required):
    • Cost: Varies
    • Explanation: This fee must be paid to the person responsible for certifying or translating your documents.

Parent Visa Application Prepared, Managed, and Lodged by a VisaEnvoy Lawyer or Migration Agent:

  1. Management by a Registered Migration Agent:
    • Cost: $3,500 to $5,500
    • Explanation: A VisaEnvoy registered migration agent will manage your parent visa case.
  2. Appeal (if required):
    • Cost: $3,496 (Administrative Appeals Tribunal fee)
    • Explanation: If your parent visa application is refused, you may be able to appeal the decision. Please refer to the AAT charges page for details.