Australian visa fees
Current Department of Home Affairs charges for the visas we help with, including employer sponsorship and nomination fees.
Government fees by visa
The base application charge is paid by the main applicant. Family members included in the application usually pay an additional charge each. Card payment surcharges, health checks, police certificates, skills assessments and English tests are extra.
Employer sponsorship, nomination and levy
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Standard business sponsorship application Approval usually lasts 5 years. | $420 |
| Skills in Demand (482) nomination For each nomination. | $330 |
| Employer Nomination Scheme (186) nomination Nil for Temporary Residence Transition or labour agreement positions in regional Australia. | $540 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494) nomination | Nil |
| Skilling Australians Fund levy, 482, turnover under $10 million For each year of the visa period nominated. | $1,200 |
| Skilling Australians Fund levy, 482, turnover $10 million or more For each year of the visa period nominated. | $1,800 |
| Skilling Australians Fund levy, 186 or 494, turnover under $10 million Paid once, with the nomination. | $3,000 |
| Skilling Australians Fund levy, 186 or 494, turnover $10 million or more Paid once, with the nomination. | $5,000 |
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | $4,015 |
| Each additional applicant aged 18 or over | $4,015 |
| Each additional applicant under 18 | $1,005 |
| Subsequent temporary application charge May apply to each applicant lodging in Australia who already holds certain temporary visas. | $700 |
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | $6,140 |
| Each additional applicant aged 18 or over | $3,070 |
| Each additional applicant under 18 | $1,535 |
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494)
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | $6,140 |
| Each additional applicant aged 18 or over | $3,070 |
| Each additional applicant under 18 | $1,535 |
Skilled visas (subclass 189, 190 and 491)
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Skilled Independent (189), main applicant | $6,135 |
| Skilled Nominated (190) or Skilled Work Regional (491), main applicant | $6,140 |
| Each additional applicant aged 18 or over | $3,070 |
| Each additional applicant under 18 $1,540 for the 189. | $1,535 |
| Skills assessment Charged by the assessing authority, not Home Affairs. | Varies |
Partner visas
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Partner (820/801 or 309/100), main applicant One charge covers both stages. | $11,710 |
| Each additional applicant aged 18 or over | $5,860 |
| Each additional applicant under 18 | $2,935 |
| Partner (820/801) for Prospective Marriage (300) visa holders | $1,955 |
| Prospective Marriage (300), main applicant | $11,710 |
Parent and family visas
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Contributory Parent (143), first instalment | $4,040 |
| Contributory Parent (143), second instalment For each parent, paid before the visa is granted. | $43,600 |
| Parent (103), first instalment A second instalment is paid before grant. | $6,600 |
| Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (870), up to 3 years | $6,370 |
| Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (870), up to 5 years | $12,440 |
| Child and other family visas Check the Visa Pricing Estimator for your visa. | Varies |
Student visa (subclass 500)
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | $2,500 |
| Each additional applicant aged 18 or over Only where family members can be included. | $1,530 |
| Each additional applicant under 18 Only where family members can be included. | $500 |
Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | $2,500 |
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | $5,750 |
| Each additional applicant aged 18 or over | $2,875 |
| Each additional applicant under 18 | $1,450 |
| Second Post-Higher Education Work stream | $2,265 |
Visitor visas (subclass 600)
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Tourist stream, applying outside Australia | $250 |
| Tourist stream, applying in Australia | $630 |
| Sponsored Family stream | $250 |
| Business Visitor stream | $250 |
| Frequent Traveller stream | $1,845 |
Bridging visas
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Bridging visa B (020) Lets you travel and return while your application is decided. | $575 |
| Bridging visa A, C or E Usually granted automatically or by Home Affairs. | Nil |
Australian citizenship
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Citizenship by conferral, general eligibility Concession and other application types have different fees. | $595 |
Visa reviews
| Fee | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Review Tribunal, review of a migration decision ART fee from 1 July 2026. A 50% reduction may be granted on financial hardship grounds. | $3,727 |
| Administrative Review Tribunal, review of a protection decision ART fee from 1 July 2026. Generally payable only if the review is unsuccessful. | $2,293 |
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General information only, not migration advice. Visa rules change often. We will confirm what applies to you in a consultation.