Parent Visa Application Costs in Australia

Below is a guide to the government & migration agency costs associated with parent visa applications in 2025.

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Australian Government Fees – Parent Visa Applications

870 Sponsored Parent Visa (Temporary)
ExplanationCost
Base visa application fee, charged per applicant at the time of application$1,215
Cost for a three year visa, payable prior to the visa being granted$4,855
Cost for a five year visa, payable prior to the visa being granted$10,925
Sponsor Charge, payable by the child sponsoring the parent/s$420
804 Aged Parent Visa
ExplanationCost
Base visa application fee for the main applicant$5,280
Visa application fee for a dependent partner of the main applicant$2,640
Visa application fee for any dependent under the age of 18$1,325
Second installment fee for each applicant prior to the visa being granted$2,065
864 Contributory Aged Parent Visa (Permanent)
ExplanationCost
Base visa application fee for the main applicant$5,040
Visa application fee for a dependent partner of the main applicant$2,515
Visa application fee for any dependent under the age of 18$1,260
Contribution (if not already holding an 884 visa) per applicant$48,640
173 Contributory Parent Visa (Temporary)
ExplanationCost
Base visa application fee for the main applicant$3,395
Visa application fee for a dependent partner of the main applicant$1,700
Visa application fee for any dependent under the age of 18$855
Contribution per applicant$29,130
143 Contributory Parent Visa (Permanent)

Note: these fees will be reduced if you apply for a 143 visa and already hold a 173 visa.

ExplanationCost
Base visa application fee for the main applicant$5,040
Visa application fee for a dependent partner of the main applicant$1,700
Visa application fee for any dependent under the age of 18$855
Contribution per applicant (if you don't hold a 173 visa already)$48,640

Parent Visas – True Blue Migration Management Fees

Your case is managed by a True Blue Migration Registered Migration Agent. You will deal directly with your True Blue Migration agent who will liaise with Immigration on your behalf and keep you updated on relevant policy changes.

Visa SubclassManagement Fee
Visa application management of a 804, 864, 884, 143 or 173 visa $5,950 split into two fees of $2,975
143 visa application management if you already hold a 173 visa$3,300 upfront
870 visa application management (single parent)$4,500 split into two fees of $2,250
870 visa application management (couple)$7,000 split into two fees of $3,500

SURCHARGE: If your visa situation has an urgent deadline, and requires additional resources, there may be a surcharge applied to the management fee.

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