Last Updated Jul 04,2024
Important Update: Changes to Australian Visa Application Fees
Australia
Immigration
Effective from 1st July 2024, the Australian Department of Home Affairs has implemented new visa application fees. This newsletter provides a summary of the changes for various visa categories.
Key changes:
- Modest increases for most other visa categories: The majority of visa fees have seen increases ranging from 2.36% to 10.22%.
- Some visa categories with minimal changes: A few visa categories, such as Post-Study Work visas (Subclass 485) and some Skilled Migration visas (Subclass 189, 190, 491, and 186), have experienced minimal fee hikes (between 2.64% and 2.80%).
- Significant increase for Student Visa (Subclass 500): The fee has more than doubled, rising from $710 to $1,600 (a 125.35% increase).
For a complete picture, please refer to the tables below
| VISA CATEGORY | Old Fees | New Fees | %Increase |
| 500 Student Visa | $710 | $1600 | 125.35% |
| 485 Post Study | $1895 | $1945 | 2.64% |
| 189 Visa | $4640 | $4765 | 2.69% |
| 190/491/186/491 Visa | $4640 | $4770 | 2.80% |
| 485 Subsequent | $745 | $765 | 2.68% |
| 820/309 Spouse Visa | $8850 | $9095 | 2.36% |
| VISA CATEGORY | Old Fees | New Fees | %Increase |
| 462/416 Working Holiday | $635 | $650 | 2.36% |
| 870 Parent Visa (3 Years) | $5735 | $5895 | 2.79% |
| 870 Parent Visa (5 Years) | $11470 | $11785 | 2.75% |
| 143/864 Parent Immigration Visa | $4765 | $4895 | 2.73% |
| 103/804 Parent Immigration Visa | $4650 | $5125 | 10.22% |
| 101 Child Immigration Visa | $2710 | $3140 | 15.87% |
| BVB Bridging Visa | $155 | $185 | 19.35% |
| AAT | $3374 | $3496 | 3.62% |
Conclusion
Investing in a Brighter Future: While some visa application fees have been adjusted to ensure efficient processing and continued program development, the majority of visa categories have seen minimal increases. This ensures a smooth application process for those seeking to build a life in Australia.
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