Australian visa costs and fees
On this page
Where do I find the official fee?
Home Affairs has a "Current visa pricing" page, with a Visa Prices table and a Visa Pricing Estimator. The page was last updated on 1 July 2026.
What did fees do on 1 July 2026?
See our visa fees table for the amounts and how reliable each one is.
What does a visa really cost?
Add up these parts:
- Visa application charge for you and each family member
- Skills assessment and English test, if your visa needs them
- Medical examination and police certificates
- Health insurance if your visa has condition 8501
- State or territory nomination fee for the 190 and 491
- Agent fees, if you use a registered migration agent
- Translations, certifications and courier costs
Where do I start?
| I want to know | Page |
|---|---|
| The application charge for my visa | Visa fees table |
| Fees for the 482 | 482 guide |
| Fees for graduates | 485 guide |
| How long it takes | Processing times |
How do I avoid paying too much?
- Never pay anyone to "create" an ImmiAccount. See ImmiAccount help.
- Check that a fee quoted by an agent is separate from the government charge.
- Check the date on any fee guide. Fees change.
FAQ
Do I pay again if I add a family member later?
It depends on the visa and timing.
Where is the official calculator?
Home Affairs has a Visa Pricing Estimator linked from its pricing page.
In this section
- Australian visa fees table (from 1 July 2026)Current Australian visa application charges for all the major visas, with the extra amounts for each adult and child you include.
- 482 visa total costWhat a 482 visa costs in total: the application charge, employer Skilling Australia Fund levy, nomination and sponsorship fees, and who pays what.
- Partner visa total costWhat a partner visa costs beyond the application charge: extra applicants, medicals, police checks, translations, agent fees and the appeal fee.
- Student visa total costWhat a Student visa (500) costs: the application charge, proof of funds, OSHC health cover, tuition and the extra costs you should plan for.
- Visa fee increase from 1 July 2026Old and new Australian visa application charges after the 1 July increase for the 482, 186, 189, 485, partner, student, visitor and Bridging visa B.