Australian Contributory Parent Visa and Tourist Visa Application Fee Change


Increases in the Visa Application Charges (VAC)

for Tourist Visa Applications Lodged in Australia

and Contributory Parent Category Visas

Contributory Parent category visas

Each year the second instalment of the Visa Application Charge (second VAC) for the Contributory Parent visa category is increased by a figure known as the Contributory Parent Visa Composite Index (CPVCI) as published by the Australian Government Actuary (AGA).

As a result the second VAC for Contributory Parent category visas will increase from 27 October 2008 as per the following tables.

Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (subclass 143)

Charge Type

Current Charge Amount

Charge Amount from
27 October 2008

2nd instalment

$31 555

$32 725

2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years

$1365

$1415

Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)

Charge Type

Current Charge Amount

Charge Amount from
27 October 2008

2nd instalment

$18 935

$19 635

2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years

$1365

$1415

Contributory Parent (Migrant) visa (from subclass 173 to subclass 143)

If applicant holds a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa

Charge Type

Current Charge Amount

Charge Amount from
27 October 2008

2nd instalment

$12 625

$13 090

2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years

Nil

Nil

Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (subclass 864)

Charge Type

Current Charge Amount

Charge Amount from
27 October 2008

2nd instalment

$31 555

$32 725

2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years

$1365

$1415

Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)

Charge Type

Current Charge Amount

Charge Amount from
27 October 2008

2nd instalment

$18 935

$19 635

2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years

$1365

$1415

Contributory Aged Parent (Residence) visa (from subclass 884 to subclass 864)

If applicant holds a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa

Charge Type

Current Charge Amount

Charge Amount from
27 October 2008

2nd instalment

$12 625

$13 090

2nd instalment
For applicants under 18 years

Nil

Nil

Tourist visas

In line with the Department’s Financial Health Review completed by the Department of Finance and Deregulation, the VAC for Tourist (Subclass 676) visa applications lodged in Australia from 27 October 2008 will increase from $215 to $240.

This article was received from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship

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