Australian Visa application fees Increased – 2024
As licensed migration agents, we’re always up to date with the latest developments in visa application processes and fees.
In July 2023, the Department of Home Affairs updated the Australian visa application fees, reflecting changes in the economic landscape and the department’s operational costs.
Just and idea – Government Fees for Popular Visas
The fees for popular visas such as Work, Skilled, Student, Family & Spouse, Business, and Covid visas have been updated in 2024, reflecting the current administrative and processing costs.
While specific fee details vary depending on the visa category, it’s important for applicants to be aware of these updates to plan their application process effectively.
Visa Fees Compared to Previous Year
| Visas | Previous Year’s Charge | 2023-24 Charge |
| Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482) | AUD 1,330 – Short-term stream AUD 2,770 – Medium-term stream | AUD 1,455 – Short-term stream AUD 3,035 – Medium-term stream |
| Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186) | AUD 4,240 | AUD 4,640 |
| Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) | AUD 4,240 | AUD 4,640 |
| Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) | AUD 4,240 | AUD 4,640 |
| Bachelor & Master’s Degrees Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485) | AUD 1,730 | AUD 1,895 |
| Post-Study Work Rights Visa (Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485) | AUD 1,730 | AUD 1,895 |
| Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 & 309/100) | AUD 8,085 – Partner visa (subclass 820/801) | AUD 8,850.00 – Partner visa (subclass 820/801) |
| Parent Visa (Subclass 103 and Contributory Parent Visa Subclass 143) | AUD 385 – AUD 4,355 | AUD 420 – AUD 4,765 |
| Business Migration (Subclass 188A, 188B) | AUD 6,270 | AUD 9,450 |
| Employer Sponsored Visas (Subclass 186, 482, 494) | AUD 4,240 – Subclass 186 AUD 1,330 – Subclass 482 AUD 4,240 – Sublcass 494 | AUD 4,640 – Subclass 186 AUD 1,455 – Subclass 482 AUD 4,640 – Sublcass 494 |
