Government charges, effective 1 July 2026
Read from Migration Regulations Schedule 1 and converted at 67.33 INR per AUD (7 October 2026). Paid to Home Affairs in ImmiAccount by card; Indian cards add a 2 to 3.5 percent markup. Verified 7 October 2026.
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, first instalment (payable at lodgement, both 3-year and 5-year: primary applicant
A$1,515
About ₹1,02,005
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, 3-year visa, second instalment (payable before grant: second instalment
A$4,855
About ₹3,26,887
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, 5-year visa, second instalment (payable before grant: second instalment
A$10,925
About ₹7,35,580
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa, parent sponsorship application fee (paid by the sponsor; not a VAC: sponsorship application
A$420
About ₹28,279
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Beyond the charge itself, Indian applicants typically pay for an English test (about ₹17,000 to ₹18,000), a panel physician medical (₹5,000 to ₹8,000 per person), biometrics (₹2,000 to ₹3,000) and, for study and skilled visas, a skills assessment or university application fees. Our service fee is quoted separately, all-in with GST, before any work starts. Try the fee calculator for a family total.
Questions
Is the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa fee refundable if refused?+
No. Visa application charges are not refunded on refusal or withdrawal, which is why the file should be checked before it is lodged.
Do family members pay extra?+
Yes, where the visa allows family members: each additional applicant pays a separate charge, lower for children under 18, and some permanent visas add a second instalment for adults without functional English.