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Visa Application Charges increased for Contributory Parent Visas

Visa Application Charges for Contributory Visas are increasing with effect from the 22nd of March, 2014, as follows:

Subclass 143, Contributory Parent, from Outside Australia
> 1st VAC: $3,520 for the main applicant, plus $1,185 for secondary applicants aged 18 or over, plus $595 for secondary applicants aged under 18
> 2nd VAC: $43,600 per applicant

Subclass 864, Contributory Aged Parent, from within Australia
> 1st VAC: $3,520 for the main applicant, plus $1,760 for secondary applicants aged 18 or over, plus $880 for secondary applicants aged under 18
> 2nd VAC: $43,600 per applicant

For details of VACs for other parent visa options – including the 2 step strategy (subclass 173 to 143, or subclass 884 to 864) please contact us.