From 1 July 2026, first-instalment charges for every Parent visa rose by about 25%. Below is the full breakdown — for the primary applicant and for each family member you include, split by adult and child.
If you’re sponsoring a parent to join you in Australia, the cost of lodging just changed. From 1 July 2026, the first-instalment Base Application Charge for every Parent visa subclass increased by roughly 25%. The tables below show the 2025–26 charge next to the new charge that applies from 1 July, for the primary applicant and for each additional applicant — adults (18 and over) and children (under 18) are charged different amounts.
These are first-instalment charges only. The contributory visas (143, 864, 173, 884) also carry a much larger second instalment (VAC2), paid later before the visa is granted; those amounts are set separately and are not shown here. We’ll confirm the full cost for your family’s specific case.
Contributory Parent (Migrant) — Subclass 143
Permanent residence. Charges shown are for a direct/new application. (Transfers from a subclass 173 visa pay a much smaller first instalment — see the note below.)
| Applicant | 2025–26 | From 1 Jul 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary applicant | $5,040 | $6,300 | +$1,260 |
| Additional applicant 18+ | $1,700 | $2,125 | +$425 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $855 | $1,065 | +$210 |
Contributory Parent (Temporary) — Subclass 173
A 2-year temporary visa, often used as a first step toward the permanent 143.
| Applicant | 2025–26 | From 1 Jul 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary applicant | $3,395 | $4,245 | +$850 |
| Additional applicant 18+ | $1,700 | $2,125 | +$425 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $855 | $1,065 | +$210 |
Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) — Subclass 864
Permanent residence for parents who are old enough to receive an Australian age pension. Charges shown are for a direct/new application. (Transfers from a subclass 884 visa pay a much smaller first instalment — see the note below.)
| Applicant | 2025–26 | From 1 Jul 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary applicant | $5,040 | $6,300 | +$1,260 |
| Additional applicant 18+ | $2,515 | $3,145 | +$630 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $1,260 | $1,580 | +$320 |
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) — Subclass 884
The temporary step toward the permanent 864, for age-pension-eligible parents.
| Applicant | 2025–26 | From 1 Jul 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary applicant | $5,040 | $6,300 | +$1,260 |
| Additional applicant 18+ | $2,515 | $3,145 | +$630 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $1,260 | $1,580 | +$320 |
Parent (Migrant) — Subclass 103
The non-contributory permanent Parent visa. A much lower charge than the contributory streams, but with a very long processing queue.
| Applicant | 2025–26 | From 1 Jul 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary applicant | $5,280 | $6,600 | +$1,320 |
| Additional applicant 18+ | $2,640 | $3,300 | +$660 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $1,325 | $1,655 | +$330 |
Aged Parent (Residence) — Subclass 804
The non-contributory onshore permanent visa for age-pension-eligible parents.
| Applicant | 2025–26 | From 1 Jul 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary applicant | $5,280 | $6,600 | +$1,320 |
| Additional applicant 18+ | $2,640 | $3,300 | +$660 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $1,325 | $1,655 | +$330 |
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) — Subclass 870
A long-stay visitor visa (up to 3 or 5 years) for parents. Only the first instalment rose; the second instalments are unchanged.
| Charge | 2025–26 | From 1 Jul 2026 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| First instalment | $1,215 | $1,515 | +$300 |
| Second instalment — 3-year visa | $4,855 | $4,855 | No change |
| Second instalment — 5-year visa | $10,925 | $10,925 | No change |
If your parent already holds a temporary contributory visa (173 or 884) and is moving to the matching permanent visa (143 or 864), the first instalment is far lower — from $445 to $555 for the primary applicant, rather than the full $6,300. Concessional and compassionate sub-categories also exist. We’ll confirm which applies to your parent.
The right stream can save your family thousands
Parent visas are among the most expensive and longest to process — and now cost about 25% more to lodge. Choosing the right subclass, and getting the application right the first time, matters more than ever. Our MARA-registered team will map the best pathway for your family and confirm the full cost, including the second instalment.
The right stream can save your family thousands
Parent visas are among the most expensive and longest to process — and now cost about 25% more to lodge. Choosing the right subclass, and getting the application right the first time, matters more than ever. Our MARA-registered team will map the best pathway for your family and confirm the full cost, including the second instalment.
Book a consultationAll figures are first-instalment Base Application Charges effective 1 July 2026 (previous figures in force 1 July 2025–30 June 2026). Contributory Parent visas also carry a separate second instalment (VAC2) not shown here. Direct/new-application rates are shown for subclasses 143 and 864; transfer and compassionate categories differ. Note that the 2026 instrument sets separate Pacific-regional and other/non-Pacific amounts for many items; the figures above are the standard (non-Pacific) charges. Source: Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026 (F2026L00874). This is general information, not legal advice — we’ll confirm the exact charges for your family before you lodge.
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