Bring your parents home for good — in 2 payments.
Exactly what you pay and when, with no surprises. Only the first payment is due when you lodge. The Assurance of Support bond is held separately and is refundable, so it's not a cost.
Only Payment 1 is due when you lodge.
Two payments, and one bond you get back
First Visa Application Charge
Paid online when we lodge your application. Your parents' place in the queue starts from this date.
Assurance of Support (AoS) bond Refundable
Lodged with Services Australia by your assurer and held as security. It's not a cost and isn't included in your total.
Second Visa Application Charge
$43,600 per applicant, paid after the AoS is accepted. Then the permanent visa is granted.
What it actually costs you
Every month you wait is a month longer in the queue
Queue date = lodgement date
Applications are processed in order. Lodge later and you wait longer.
Fees are reviewed every 1 July
Government charges are reviewed each financial year. Today's figures won't last forever.
Only Payment 1 is due now
Lodge today, then plan the larger payments while your application waits.
Contributory Parent Visa fees: FAQs
Is the Assurance of Support bond a fee?
No. The AoS bond ($10,000 for one parent, $14,000 for a couple) is lodged with Services Australia and held as security. It's refundable, which is why we don't count it in the total visa cost.
What do I pay when the application is lodged?
Only the first Visa Application Charge: $6,300 for one parent or $8,445 for a parent couple. Your parents' queue position starts from the lodgement date.
When is the second Visa Application Charge paid?
At the decision stage, once the Department asks for it and the Assurance of Support has been accepted. It's $43,600 per applicant, so $87,200 for a couple.
What isn't included in these figures?
Health examinations, police certificates, translations and professional fees aren't included. We'll give you a full cost breakdown at your consultation.
Will the fees change?
Government charges are reviewed every 1 July. The figures on this page are current as at October 2026.
Get your parents in the queue. Book today.
Book your parent visa appointment
Pick a time that suits you. We'll go through your parents' situation, the fees and your next steps.
Book an appointmentGovernment charges shown as at October 2026 and subject to change. Excludes health checks, police certificates, translations and professional fees. General information only, not legal advice for your circumstances. AVC Migration operates under Growth House Pty Ltd.