Fees & Charges

Returning Resident 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.

See: Currency Converter

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 accompany your application and is generally not refunded if the application is unsuccessful.

Five Year Resident Return visa (Subclass 155)

Visa Charge Amount

Five Year Resident Return visa (Subclass 155)

$240

Replacement evidence of Resident Return visa

Lodged outside Australia

$100

Lodged in Australia

$60

See: Five Year Resident Return visa (Subclass 155)

Former Resident Visa (Subclass 151)

Charge Type Charge Amount

1st instalment

Lodged outside Australia

$1420

Lodged in Australia

$2105

2nd instalment
For Primary applicant has less than functional English

$2925

2nd instalment
For any secondary applicant 18 or over who has less than functional English

$2925

See: Former Resident Visa (Subclass 151)

Australian Declaratory visa

Charge Type Charge Amount

Adult

Lodged outside Australia

$240

Lodged in Australia

$185

Child

Lodged outside Australia

$185

Lodged in Australia

$120

In the case of several persons travelling on one passport, only one fee is payable.
Examples: For a family passport issued to a parent and three children: