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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

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: 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 of the Visa Application Charge must be paid at the time of application.

The 2nd 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 $2525
2nd instalment $3510

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

Skilled - Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $2525
2nd instalment $3510

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

Skilled - Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $230
2nd instalment $3510

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

Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485)

Charge Type Charge Amount
1st instalment $230
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

$2525

$230

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.

$3510

 

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