Related Costs
Related health costs
Permanent and some temporary visa applicants may be required to undertake and pay for radiological and medical examinations. All costs are paid by the applicant directly to the doctors or clinics undertaking the examination. The cost of these examinations undertaken in Australia is approximately AUD$300. Costs of examinations undertaken outside Australia may vary from country to country. There may be additional costs if further tests or couriers are required. The department does not regulate such charges but where allegations of excessive charging are made, the department may contact the doctor and request that charges be amended in line with prices charged in that country for similar medical examinations.
For persons being examined in Australia, there is also a fee payable to Health Services Australia Ltd for a digital photo of each person examined.
Related language costs
Related language costs refers to the cost of testing English language ability.
You may be required to undertake the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test to determine your English language ability. The cost of this test is approximately AUD$150 - AUD$400, although this may vary from country to country. Costs are not paid to the department; costs are paid directly to the test centre.
Australian Police records check
Form 1101 Consent to obtain personal information is used where applicants for temporary or permanent residence have spent one year or longer in Australia.
See: Form 1101 Consent to obtain personal information (91KB PDF file)
The charge is AUD$43 payable by cheque, money order or bank draft to:
Australian Federal Police
Criminal History Branch
Locked Bag No. 1
WESTON ACT 2611