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Parent visa comparer
Compare parent visa charges and published queue estimates side by side.
This table compares published facts only. It does not recommend a visa; the right choice depends on your family's circumstances.
| Visa | Type | Charge for one parent (A$) | Published estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent visa (103) | Permanent | 8,665 | About 42 years |
| Aged Parent visa (804) | Permanent | 8,665 | About 42 years |
| Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (173) | Temporary, 2 years | 33,375 | About 18 years |
| Contributory Parent visa (143) | Permanent | 49,900 | About 18 years |
| Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (884) | Temporary, 2 years | 35,430 | About 18 years |
| Contributory Aged Parent visa (864) | Permanent | 49,900 | About 18 years |
| Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (870) | Temporary, 3 or 5 years (up to 10 in total) | 6,370 | 50% in 7 months, 90% in 9 months |
| No parent visa fits this combination. Applying in Australia, the Aged Parent visas need the parent to be of Age Pension age. Look at the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (870) or a Visitor visa. | |||
Charges from 1 July 2026 and queue estimates as at 31 August 2026, from Home Affairs.
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