Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Fees & Charges

Student Visa Charges

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Student visas
AusAID and Defence visa (subclass 576)
Student Guardian visa (subclass 580)
Online applications

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.

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.

Student visas

Nil fee applies to students sponsored under Commonwealth approved programs and secondary exchange students.

The Student visa application charge includes an International Education Contribution of $115. This contributes to Australian Government initiatives to support international education through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Charge Type

Charge Amount

Visa Application Charge

$540

Permission to Work

Note: If you were granted a Student visa on or after 26 April 2008, you will already have Permission to Work automatically included with your visa.

If you were granted a Student visa before 26 April 2008 and have not yet applied for Permission to Work, you and your dependent family members may only apply for Permission to Work after you have started your course in Australia.

$70

See:
English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) visa (subclass 570)
Primary or secondary school course visa (subclass 571)
Vocational education and training visa (subclass 572)
Higher education visa (subclass 573)
Postgraduate research visa (subclass 574)
Non-award visa (subclass 575)