Professionals and other Skilled Migrants visa charges - in Australia

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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Important: Visa Application Charges are reviewed on 1 July each year, which may increase the cost of a visa, however they may be adjusted at any time.

The 1^st instalment of the Visa Application Charge must be paid at the time of application.

The 2^nd instalment of the Visa Application Charge for dependents aged 18 years or over with less than functional English must be paid before the visa is granted.

Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
1st instalment	$2960
2nd instalment	$4110

See: Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)

Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
1st instalment	$2960
2nd instalment	$4110

See: Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886)

Skilled – Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
1st instalment	$315
2nd instalment	$4110

See: Skilled – Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887)

Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
1st instalment	$315
2nd instalment	Not applicable

See: Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485)

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 487)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
1st instalment 12 month renewal	$2960 $270
2nd instalment Exception: This is not payable if you hold a provisional visa, and paid the 2nd instalment for your first provisional skilled visa, and are applying for a 12 month renewal.	$4110

See: Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 487)