Visa cost estimator
How do I add it up?
- Find your visa in the fees table.
- Add the main applicant charge.
- Add one additional-adult charge.
- Add one additional-child charge per child under 18.
- Add the extras below.
Worked examples
All amounts are Australian dollars. The skilled, work and student rows are for two adults and one child.
| Visa | Main | Adult | Child | Total government charges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nominated (190) | 6,140 | 3,070 | 1,535 | 10,745 |
| Skills in Demand (482) | 4,015 | 4,015 | 1,005 | 9,035 |
| Student (500) | 2,500 | 1,530 | 500 | 4,530 |
| Partner (820/801 or 309/100), main applicant and child | 11,710 | 2,935 | 14,645 |
The partner row shows the applicant partner as the main applicant plus one child. Only the applicant pays the partner visa charge; the sponsor pays no visa charge.
What extras should I plan for?
- Medical exams. Bupa lists A$392 for an exam with chest X-ray. See medical examination.
- Police certificates. An Australian Federal Police check is A$57. See police certificates.
- Skills assessments, English tests and translations.
- Health insurance such as OSHC. See health insurance.
- State nomination fees for the 190 and 491, and employer costs for sponsored visas. See 482 costs.
- Migration agent fees, if you use one.
For a partner visa see partner visa total cost, and for students see student visa cost.
FAQ
Is the total exact?
No.
Do charges change?
They are adjusted each 1 July. See fee changes.
Is there a card surcharge?
Not since 1 October 2026. See pay a visa fee online.