Subclass 173 · Family · 2026-27 charges
How much the contributory parent (temporary) visa costs.
The subclass 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa costs $4,245 for the main applicant. The charge took effect on 1 July 2026 and applies to applications lodged on or after that date.
Subclass 173 application charges
| Main applicant | $4,245 |
| Additional applicant 18 and over | $2,125 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $1,065 |
- A second instalment is payable before grant, and the balance of the contributory charge is paid when you later apply for the permanent subclass 143. Confirm the amounts on the pricing estimator.
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$4,245
Couple (two applicants 18+)$6,370
Family of four (two adults, two children under 18)$8,500
Totals cover the visa application charge payable at lodgement.
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Partner or dependants aged 18+, not counting you
Dependent children under 18
| Main applicant | $4,245 |
| Total visa application charge1 applicant, payable at lodgement | $4,245 |
- A second instalment is payable before grant, and the balance of the contributory charge is paid when you later apply for the permanent subclass 143. Confirm the amounts 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 143 — Contributory Parent visafrom $6,300Subclass 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