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Australia Skilled Visa Fee

The Skilled Migration Category visa offers a great opportunity for skilled and highly qualified individuals to migrate to Australia and contribute to the country's thriving economy.As part of the application process, the main applicant is required to pay various fees to cover the costs associated with processing their application.

The fees payable may vary depending on the specific type of visa being applied for and the individual circumstances of the applicant.The fees  may include a visa application fee, a nomination fee, and any additional fees for family members included in the application.

It is important for applicants to carefully review the fee schedule and ensure that they have budgeted for all costs associated with their visa application.

Agent's Professional Fee Estimate

Below is a table outlining the estimated fee for the registered migration based on the type of visa you are seeking to apply for under Skilled Migration Category. Fees are in Australian dollar.

Skilled-Independent (Subclass 189)
$4500
$1000
$500
A
Skilled-Nominated (Subclass 190)
$5500
$1000
$500
A
Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476)
$2500
$800
$500
Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
$5500
$1000
$500
A
Skilled-Regional (Subclass 887)
$4500
$1000
$500
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485)
$2000
$800
$500

* Additional Applicant Fee 18 and over
**Additional Applicant Fee under 18

  • A = Less $1000 for applicants who already have positive skill assessment from the relevant skill assessment authority

Visa Application Fees

The following table sets out the fees that the main applicant is required to pay when s/he applies for visa on Skilled Migration Category in 2023.The Department of Home Affairs typically raises visa application fees in July of every year.

Fees are in Australian dollar.

Skilled-Independent (Subclass 189)
$4640
$2320
$1160
A
Skilled-Nominated (Subclass 190)
$4640
$2320
$1160
A
Skilled-Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476)
$465
$230
$115
B
Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491)
$4640
$2320
$1160
C
Skilled-Regional (Subclass 887)
$475
$240
$120
D
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485)
$1895
$950
$475
E

* Additional Applicant Charge 18 and over
**Additional Applicant Charge under 18

  • A =For applicants who have turned 18 at the time of application and assessed as not having functional English, they are required to pay  $4885. Others NIL
  • B = You are required to pay $ 80 if you do not lodge your application online.
  • C= For applicants who have turned 18 at the time of application and assessed as not having functional English and who have not paid a second instalment of the visa application charge in relation to an application for a visa mentioned in Note B, the second instalment is: $4890. Others NIL
  • D= For applicants who have turned 18 at the time of application and assessed as not having functional English and who have not paid a second installment of the visa application charges of subclass 877, the second instalment is: $4890. Others NIL
  • E = You are required to pay $ 80 if you do not lodge your application online.

Other Fees

The table below shows the costs that the main applicant may be required to pay when applying for a visa under the Skilled Migration Category.

Fees are in Australian dollar.

Skills Assessment
Variable
This fee is payable to the relevant skills assessment authority.
English Language Test
Approx $400
The fee is payable to the English testing center.
Medical Examination
Approx $300 to $450
The fee is payable per person in the visa application.
State Nomination Fee
Variable
The fee is payable to your nominated Australian State
Translation
Variable
The fee is payable to the translator
Police Check
Variable
The fee is payable to the Police Authorities

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