Subclass 143 · Family · 2026-27 charges
How much the contributory parent visa costs.
The subclass 143 Contributory Parent visa costs $6,300 for the main applicant. The charge took effect on 1 July 2026 and applies to applications lodged on or after that date.
Subclass 143 application charges
| Main applicant | $6,300 |
| Additional applicant 18 and over | $2,125 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $1,065 |
| Second instalment (per applicant, paid before grant)A lower second instalment applies to dependent children — confirm the amount on the pricing estimator. | $43,600 |
Fees are set by the Department of Home Affairs and change — most charges are indexed each July. Confirm your exact cost on the official Visa Pricing Estimator before you apply.
Example totals
One applicant$6,300
Couple (two applicants 18+)$8,425
Family of four (two adults, two children under 18)$10,555
Totals cover the visa application charge payable at lodgement, not the second instalment.
Calculate your total
Partner or dependants aged 18+, not counting you
Dependent children under 18
| Main applicant | $6,300 |
| Total visa application charge1 applicant, payable at lodgement | $6,300 |
Plus second instalment before grant: $43,600
$43,600 per applicant. A lower second instalment applies to dependent children — confirm the amount on the pricing estimator.
Fees for other visas
Subclass 600 — Visitor visafrom $250Subclass 500 — Student visafrom $2,500Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visafrom $5,750Subclass 189 — Skilled Independent visafrom $6,135Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visafrom $6,140Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visafrom $6,140Subclass 820/801 — Partner visa (onshore)from $11,710Subclass 309/100 — Partner visa (offshore)from $11,710Subclass 103 — Parent visafrom $6,600Subclass 173 — Contributory Parent (Temporary) visafrom $4,245Subclass 804 — Aged Parent visafrom $6,600Subclass 864 — Contributory Aged Parent visafrom $6,300Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visafrom $4,015Subclass 417 — Working Holiday visafrom $840Subclass 462 — Work and Holiday visafrom $840