Australian visa fees table (from 1 July 2026)
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What did the 1 July 2026 change do?
Most first-instalment visa application charges rose by about 25 per cent from 1 July 2026. The fee that applies depends on the date the Department receives your application.
Fees table
All amounts are Australian dollars and apply to online applications.
| Visa | Main applicant | Additional adult (18+) | Additional child (under 18) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent (189), points-tested | $6,135 | $3,070 | $1,540 |
| Skilled Nominated (190) | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| Skilled Work Regional (491) | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| Permanent Residence Skilled Regional (191), Regional Provisional stream | $630 | $315 | $160 |
| Skilled Regional (887) | $630 | $315 | $160 |
| Employer Nomination Scheme (186), all streams | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| Skills in Demand (482), all streams | $4,015 | $4,015 | $1,005 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494) | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (187), TRT stream | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| National Innovation (858) | $6,235 | $3,120 | $1,560 |
| Temporary Graduate (485), Post-Higher Education or Post-Vocational | $5,750 | $2,875 | $1,450 |
| Temporary Graduate (485), Second Post-Higher Education | $2,265 | $1,140 | $575 |
| Student (500), most students | $2,500 | $1,530 | $500 |
| Student (500), ELICOS or Non-Award | $2,050 | $1,255 | $410 |
| Student (500), postgraduate research | $2,500 | n/a | n/a |
| Student Guardian (590) | $2,500 | n/a | $500 |
| Partner (820/801, 309/100) | $11,710 | $5,860 | $2,935 |
| Prospective Marriage (300) | $11,710 | $5,860 | $2,935 |
| Partner (820/801), after a Prospective Marriage visa | $1,955 | $980 | $485 |
| Child (101, 802) | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,015 |
| Adoption (102) | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,015 |
| Parent (103), Aged Parent (804), Remaining Relative (115, 835), Aged Dependent Relative (114, 838) | $6,600 | $3,300 | $1,655 |
| Carer (116, 836) | $2,720 | $1,365 | $680 |
| Orphan Relative (117, 837) | $2,475 | $1,235 | $625 |
| Contributory Parent (143), most applicants (first instalment) | $6,300 | see note | see note |
| Sponsored Parent temporary (870), up to 3 years / up to 5 years | $6,370 / $12,440 | n/a | n/a |
| Visitor (600), Tourist, outside Australia | $250 | n/a | n/a |
| Visitor (600), Tourist, inside Australia | $630 | n/a | n/a |
| Visitor (600), Business, Sponsored Family or ADS stream | $250 | n/a | n/a |
| Visitor (600), Frequent Traveller | $1,845 | n/a | n/a |
| Working Holiday (417), first | $840 | n/a | n/a |
| Working Holiday (417), second or third | $1,000 | n/a | n/a |
| Work and Holiday (462), first | $840 | n/a | n/a |
| Work and Holiday (462), second or third | $1,000 | n/a | n/a |
| Temporary Activity (408), most streams | $535 | $535 | $135 |
| Training (407) | $535 | $535 | $135 |
| Temporary Work Short Stay Specialist (400) | $535 | $535 | $135 |
| Temporary Work International Relations (403), Foreign Government and Government Agreement | $470 | $470 | $120 |
| Medical Treatment (602), inside Australia | $480 | $240 | $120 |
| Resident Return (155, 157) | $1,475 | n/a | n/a |
| Bridging visa B | $575 | n/a | n/a |
| Bridging visa A, C and E, eVisitor (651) | $0 | n/a | n/a |
| Electronic Travel Authority (601) | $0 visa charge (A$20 service charge in the ETA app) | n/a | n/a |
Second instalments and extra charges
- Employer Nomination Scheme (186): A$4,890 for each family member aged 18 or over with less than Functional English.
- Parent visas (103, 804, 114, 838): a second instalment of A$2,065 for each person included in the application.
- Contributory Parent (143): a second instalment of A$43,600 for most applicants. Some applicants, including those who held a particular earlier visa or were children when the application was made, pay a lower amount or none.
- Business Innovation and Investment (188): a second instalment of A$9,795 for main applicants.
- Resident Return (155, 157), Working Holiday and Temporary Graduate: a non-internet application charge of A$80 applies where relevant.
Which fees are different?
- Eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens pay a lower charge on the Student visa and, from 1 July 2026, on several skilled visas. Eligible ASEAN citizens also pay less on the Student visa.
- Student visa (500) applications in the ELICOS and Non-Award sectors cost A$2,050.
- Foreign Affairs and Defence sector students, and secondary exchange students, pay nothing.
- The Visitor visa (600) Tourist stream costs A$630 inside Australia and A$250 outside.
What other costs should I plan for?
The visa application charge is only part of the cost. You may also pay for:
- skills assessments, English tests, medical checks and police certificates
- health insurance (see condition 8501)
- state nomination fees for the 190 and 491
- migration agent fees, if you use one
- translations and document certification
Our visa cost estimator shows how to add these up for your family, with worked examples.
FAQ
Do I pay the full fee for each family member?
No. The main applicant pays the main charge, and each additional adult and child pays their own lower charge.
Are citizenship fees visa charges?
No. The general citizenship by conferral fee is $595 for applications on or after 1 July 2026 (up from $575). See citizenship fees.
Do fees change during the year?
They can.
Is there a surcharge for paying by card?
No. Home Affairs stopped applying surcharges on card, PayPal and UnionPay payments on 1 October 2026. Your own bank may still add a foreign-currency fee, so check the total on the payment screen.