Australian Visa Application Charge (VAC)
Below are some of the visa applicant charges (VAC) in Australia that we have extracted from the Department’s website for our client’s convenience.
You may also refer to the fees estimator on the website of the Department of Home Affairs.
Please note that the visa application charge listed below may change from time to time by the Department. We will amend below as soon as possible, when we have receive further updates. The fee below does not include other charges you may have to pay as this will depend on your circumstances (these additional charges may be, for example, police clearance or health examination). It also does not include card surcharges.
The current surcharge rates as displayed on the Department’s website are:
American Express — 1.40%
Diners Club International — 1.99%
JCB — 1.40%
Mastercard* — 1.32%
PayPal — 1.00%
Union Pay — 1.90%
>Visa* — 1.32%
* The surcharge will also apply to Debit Visa cards and Debit Mastercards when making payments.
Australian Work Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage | Sponsorship Application | $420.00 |
| Nomination Application | $330.00 | |
| Nomination Training Contribution Charge (Skilling Australians Fund levy) | $1,200.00 per year (for turnover less than 10 million); or $1,800.00 per year (for turnover 10 million or more) | |
| Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $1,495.00 (for Short-term Stream); or $3,115.00 (for Medium-term Stream) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,495.00 (for Short-term Stream); or $3,115.00 (for Medium-term Stream) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $375.00 (for Short-term Stream); or $780.00 (for Medium-term Stream) | |
| Subsequent Entrant Application Charge (if applicable) | $700.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 407 - Training Visa | Temporary Activity Sponsorship Application | $420.00 |
| Nomination Application Fee | $170.00 | |
| Training Plan provided by VETASSESS (if required) | $880.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (applicant over 18 years old) | $415.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18 years old) | $105.00 | |
| Subsequent Temporary Application Charge (if applicable, per applicant) | $700.00 | |
| Subclass 408 - Temporary Activitiy | Temporary Activities Sponsorship | $415.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (outside Australia) | $415.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18)(outside Australia) | $415.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18)(outside Australia) | $105.00 | |
| Subclass 403 - Temporary Work | Visa Application Charge (outside Australia) | $365.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18)(outside Australia) | $365.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18)(outside Australia) | $95.00 |
Employer nominated migration Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme | Nomination Application | $540.00 |
| Nomination Training Contribution Charge (Skilling Australians Fund levy) | $3,000.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,770.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (primary applicant above 18 without functional English) | $9,800.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,385.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,890.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,190.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme | Nomination Application | $540.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,770.00 | |
| 2nd VAC for primary applicant above 18 without functional English | $9,800.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,385.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,890.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,190.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 491 - Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,770.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,385.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,190.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,890.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) | Sponsorship Application | $420.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,770.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,385.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,890.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,190.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 191 - Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,765.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,380.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,195.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 485 - Skilled (Provisional) | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $1,945.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $975.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $490.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 476 - Skilled (Recognised Graduate) | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $465.00 |
| Non-internet application charge | $80.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $230.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $115.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 189 - Skilled Independent visa(Points tested stream) | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,765.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,385.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,195.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,885.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 190 - Skilled Nominated visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,770.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,385.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,190.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,885.00 (each applicant) |
Business Innovation and Invest Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 188 - Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) | Investor Stream: | |
| Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $9,710.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant over 18) (each applicant) | $4,855.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18)(each applicant) | $2,430.00 | |
| Second Instalment Visa Application Charge (primary applicant without functional English) | $9,795.00 | |
| Second Instalment Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18 without functional English) | $4,890.00 | |
| Subclass 888 - Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $3,400.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,705.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,890.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $850.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 132 - Business Talent | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $7,855.00 |
| 2nd VAC for primary applicant above 18 without functional English) | $9,795.00 | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $3,930.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,890.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,960.00 (each applicant) |
Partner Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 300 - Prospective Marriage visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $9,095.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $4,550.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $2,280.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 309/100 - Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $9,095.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $4,550.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $2,280.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 820/801 - Partner visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $9,095.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $4,550.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $2,280.00 (each applicant) | |
| subclass 820/801 - Partner visa application by Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) visa holder | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $1,515.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $760.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $380.00 (each applicant) | |
| subclass 820/801 - Partner visa application by a spouse with transitional Extended Eligibility Temporary Visa (EETV) | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $545.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $270.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $140.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 820/801 - Partner visa application by Ceased Prospective Marriage visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $1,920.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $960.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $485.00 (each applicant) |
Parent Visa Application CHarge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 173 - Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $3,300.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,650.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $830.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for secondary applicant under 18 (applied during the period that began on 1 July 2013 and ended on 31 August 2013) | $1,825.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for secondary applicant under 18 (applied on or after 1 September 2013) | $2,095.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for any other applicant | $29,130.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 143 - Contributory Parent visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $430.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $220.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $105.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC | $19,420.00 (each applicant) | |
| an applicant who is the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at the time of application; or an applicant who has been the holder of a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173); and is the holder of a substituted subclass 600 visa at the time of application; oran applicant who has held a Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173) at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application;or an applicant whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person. | ||
| Subclass 103 - Parent visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $5,125.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,565.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,285.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC | $2,065.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 804 - Aged Parent visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $5,125.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,565.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,285.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC | $2,065.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 884 - Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,895.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,445.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,225.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for secondary applicant under 18 and is a dependent child of an applicant for a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) (Class UU) visa | $2,095.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for any other applicant | $29,130.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 864 - Contributory Aged Parent visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $430.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $220.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $105.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC | $19,420.00 (each applicant) | |
| This visa is for:an applicant who:is the holder of a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884) at the time of application; orwhose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person:an applicant who:held a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884); andis the holder of a substituted subclass 600 visa at the time of application;or whose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person:an applicant who:who has held a Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884) at any time in the 28 days immediately before making the application; orwhose application is combined, or sought to be combined, with an application made by that person. |
Child Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 101 - Child visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $3,140.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,570.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $790.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 445 - Dependent Child visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $3,140.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,570.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $790.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 102 - Adoption visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $3,140.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,570.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $790.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 117 - Orphan Relative | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $1,920.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $960.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $485.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 802 - Child visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $3,140.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,570.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $790.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 837 - Orphan Relative | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $1,920.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $960.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $485.00 (each applicant) |
Other Family Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 835 - Remaining relative visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $5,125.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,565.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,285.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each person included on the application | $2,065.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 836 - Carer visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $2,115.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,060.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $530.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each person included on the application | $2,065.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 114 - Aged Dependent relative visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $5,125.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,565.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,285.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each person included on the application | $2,065.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 115 - Remaining relative visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $5,125.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,565.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,285.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each person included on the application | $2,065.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 116 - Carer visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $2,115.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,060.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $530.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each person included on the application | $2,065.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 838 - Aged Dependent relative visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $5,125.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,565.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,285.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each person included on the application | $2,065.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 461 - New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $430.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $220.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $105.00 (each applicant) |
Resident Return Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 151 - Former Resident visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $4,665.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $2,330.00 (each applicant) | |
| 2nd VAC for each secondary applicant above 18 without functional English | $4,890.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $1,165.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subclass 155/157 - Resident Return visa | Visa Application Charge | $475.00 |
| Non-internet application charge | $80.00 |
Student Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 500 - Student Visa | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $1,600.00 |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant above 18) | $1,190.00 (each applicant) | |
| Visa Application Charge (secondary applicant under 18) | $390.00 (each applicant) | |
| Subsequent temporary application charge | $700.00 | |
| Subclass 590 - Student Guardian | Visa Application Charge (primary applicant) | $1,600.00 |
| Subsequent temporary application charge | $700.00 |
Humanitarian Visa Application Charge
| Visa Subclass | Items | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass 866/785/790 - Protection visa/Temporary Protection visa/Safe Haven Enterprise visa | Base application charge | $45.00 |