The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced an increase in visa application charges for several visa subclasses, including:
- Subclass 600 Tourist visa – $1,020 (frequent traveller, fast track and business visitor fast track).
- Subclass 188 Business Innovation – $4,875 main applicant, $2,440 adult dependent, $1,220 child dependent.
- Subclass 189 Skilled Independent – $3,670 main applicant, $1835 adult dependent, $920 child dependent.
- Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated – $3,670 main applicant, $1835 adult dependent, $920 child dependent.
- Subclass 489 Skilled Regional (Provisional) – $3,670 main applicant, $1,835 adult dependent, $920 child dependent.
- Subclass 400 Temporary Work – $280.
- Subclass 100/300/309/801/820 Partner/Prospective Marriage visa – $7,000, $3,505 adult dependent, $1,755 child dependent.
- Subclass 143 Contributory (Migrant) Parent visa – $3,370 main applicant, $1,270 adult dependent, $640 child dependent.
- Subclass 101/102 Child & Adoption Visa – $2,415 main applicant, $1,210 adult dependent, $605 child dependent.
- Subclass 155 Resident Return (5 year) – $365.
- Subclass 157 Resident Return (3 month) – $365.
Cost of new Parent visa has also been announced:
- Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (3-year validity)- $5,000 (*coming in force in November 2017)
- Temporary Sponsored Parent Visa (5-year validity)- $10,000 (*coming in force in November 2017)
Employer sponsored new visa (coming in force in March 2018):
- Short-term up to 2 years – $1,150 main applicant, $1,150 adult dependent and $290 child dependent
- Medium-term up to 4 years – $2,400 main applicant, $2,400 adult dependent and $600 child dependent
A number of other visa application charges are going up from 1st July. You should always check your visa fee with the Immigration Department or contact us if you need assistance with your visa application.
