Special Activities 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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The Visa Application Charge must accompany your application and is generally not refunded if the application is unsuccessful.

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.

Distinguished Talent visa (Offshore) (subclass 124) & Distinguished Talent visa (Onshore) (subclass 858)

Charge Type		Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	Outside Australia	$1420
	In Australia	$2105
2nd instalment For primary applicants with less than functional English.		$2925
2nd instalment For secondary applicants 18 or over with less than functional English.		$2925

See:
Distinguished Talent visa (Offshore) (subclass 124)
Distinguished Talent visa (Onshore) (subclass 858)

Domestic Worker (Diplomatic/Consular) visa (subclass 426)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	$250

See: Domestic Worker (Diplomatic/Consular) visa (subclass 426)

Domestic Worker (Executive) visa (subclass 427)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	$250
Sponsorship charge	$275
Bulk rate for sponsoring 11 or more applicants	$2750

See: Domestic Worker (Executive) visa (subclass 427)

Exchange visa (subclass 411)

Charge Type		Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	Outside Australia	Nil
	In Australia	$250

See: Exchange visa (subclass 411)

Entertainment visa (subclass 420)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge for one person	$250
If outside Australia, Visa Application Charge for 11 or more applicants applying together	$2500
Sponsorship Application Charge for one person	$275
Bulk rate for sponsoring 11 or more applicants	$2750

See: Entertainment visa (subclass 420)

Foreign Government Agency visa (subclass 415)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge Exception: Applicants holding a diplomatic, official or service passport who present a third person note from their home government in support of their application have no visa charge.	$250
Sponsorship	$275
Bulk rate for sponsoring 11 or more applicants	$2750

See: Foreign Government Agency visa (subclass 415)

Medical Treatment Short Stay visa (subclass 675)

Charge Type		Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	Outside Australia	Nil
	In Australia	$190

See: Medical Treatment Short Stay visa (subclass 675)

Medical Treatment Long Stay visa (subclass 685)

Charge Type		Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	Outside Australia	$45
	In Australia	$190

See: Medical Treatment Long Stay visa (subclass 685)

Media and Film Staff visa (subclass 423)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	$250
Sponsorship	$275
Bulk rate for sponsoring 11 or more applicants	$2750

See: Media and Film Staff visa (subclass 423)

Religious Worker visa (subclass 428)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	$250
Sponsorship	$275
Bulk rate for sponsoring 11 or more applicants	$2750

See: Religious Worker visa (subclass 428)

Retirement visa (subclass 410)

For existing Retirement visa holders

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	$250

See: Retirement visa (subclass 410)

Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	$195
2nd Visa Application Charge (per applicant)	$8700

Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405)

Special Programs visa (subclass 416)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	$250

See: Special Programs visa (subclass 416)

Sport visa (subclass 421)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge for one person	$250
If outside Australia, Visa Application Charge for 11 or more applicants applying together	$2500
Sponsorship	$275
Bulk rate for sponsoring 11 or more applicants	$2750

See: Sport visa (subclass 421)

Visiting Academic visa (Subclass 419)

Charge Type	Charge Amount
Visa Application Charge	$250

See: Visiting Academic visa (Subclass 419)