Fees & Charges

Employer Sponsored Permanent Visa Charges

All fees and charges are listed in Australian dollars (AUD). If you are lodging outside Australia, payment must be in the currency accepted by the Australian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate, where the application is being lodged.
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Fees may be subject to adjustment at any time. Visa Application Charges may be subject to adjustment on 1 July each year. This may increase the cost of a visa.

The 1st instalment must be paid at the time of application.

These charges apply to the following visa classes:

Charge Type Charge Amount
Nomination (ENS only) $370

1st instalment
If you are outside Australia when the visa is granted

$1420

1st instalment
If you are in Australia when the visa is granted

$2105

2nd instalment
For primary applicants with less than functional English
Exception: Religious workers who have applied for a subclass 121 (ENS) or a Labour Agreement visa are not required to pay this instalment.

$5865

2nd instalment
For dependents 18 or over with less than functional English
Exception: Religious workers who have applied for a subclass 121 (ENS) or a Labour Agreement visa are not required to pay this instalment.

$2925

Note: Applicants who have applied for certain other visas may be deemed to have paid the first instalment of these visa application charges. Second Visa Application Charges may apply.

See:
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 121/856)
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 119/857)
Labour Agreements (including Regional Headquarters Agreement)