On 1 July 2018, the Department of Home Affairs will be implementing an increase to the visa application fees for certain subclasses. Refer to the table below for the current and new fees.
|
Subclass |
Applicable Fees |
Current Visa Application Fees |
New Visa Application Fees |
|
Child Visa (Subclass 101 / 802) |
Base application charge | $2,415.00 | $2,470.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $1,210.00 | $1,235.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $605.00 | $620.00 | |
|
Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186) |
Base application charge | $3,670.00 | $3,755.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $1,835.00 | $1,875.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $920.00 | $940.00 | |
|
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) |
Base application charge | $3,670.00 | $3,755.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $1,835.00 | $1,875.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $920.00 | $940.00 | |
|
Partner Visa (subclass 801) for applicants with a valid Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) |
Base application charge | $1,170.00 | $1,195.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $585.00 | $600.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $290.00 | $295.00 | |
|
Partner Visa (subclass 801) |
Base application charge | $7,000.00 | $7,160.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $3,505.00 | $3,585.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $1,755.00 | $1,795.00 | |
|
Resident Return Visa (subclass 155) |
Base application charge | $365.00 | $375.00 |
|
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) (Points-tested) stream |
Base application charge | $3,670.00 | $3,755.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $1,835.00 | $1,875.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $920.00 | $940.00 | |
|
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) |
Base application charge | $3,670.00 | $3,755.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $1,835.00 | $1,875.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $920.00 | $940.00 | |
|
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) |
Base application charge | $7,000.00 | $7,160.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $3,505.00 | $3,585.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $1,755.00 | $1,795.00 | |
|
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) |
Base application charge | $1,500.00 | $1,535.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $750.00 | $765.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $375.00 | $385.00 | |
|
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) |
Base application charge | $3,670.00 | $3,755.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $1,835.00 | $1,875.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $920.00 | $940.00 | |
|
Visitor visa (subclass 600) onshore application |
Base application charge | $345.00 | $355.00 |
|
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) short-term stream |
Base application charge | $1,150.00 | $1,175.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $1,150.00 | $1,175.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $290.00 | $295.00 | |
|
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) medium-term stream |
Base application charge | $2,400.00 | $2,455.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $2,400.00 | $2,455.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $600.00 | $615.00 | |
|
Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602) |
Base application charge | $285.00 | $290.00 |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $70.00 | $75.00 | |
|
Student visa (subclass 500) |
Base application charge | $560.00 | $575.00 |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $420.00 | $430.00 | |
|
Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) |
Base application charge | $560.00 | $575.00 |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $420.00 | $430.00 | |
|
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400) |
Base application charge | $280.00 | $285.00 |
| Additional applicant (18 years old and above) | $280.00 | $285.00 | |
| Additional applicant (below 18 years old) | $70.00 | $75.00 | |
In addition to the changes with the government fees, there will also be an increase in the credit card surcharges for Visa & Mastercard transactions from 0.98% to 1.32%.
For full details about the 1 July changes, please visit the official website of The Department of Home Affairs.
*Legal Disclaimer: Please note that this article is for general information only. Always seek professional legal advice in regards to your situation as every situation is different. Immigration legislation changes regularly and thus always, get up-to-date advice on your situation. Lodging a visa application is a judicial process and is based on the quality of legal advice and legal representation you receive. It is illegal for any Migration Agent or Lawyer to guarantee 100% of a positive result as it is a judicial process.
Hello Dear,
I have a question about the student visa charge.
I heart about one thing that is if apply for the student visa the third time, all applications have to pay an additional $700 each application. Is it true? because I could not find that information on the internet.
please kindly answer it for me.
Thanks
Oogii
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