Visa Application Charges
Government Visa Application Charges (VAC)
for Australian Visas.
Visa Application Charges
The process of Australian visa applications involves understanding the associated charges. There are two main types of fees you might encounter:
- Government Visa Application Charges (VAC), and
- Fees levied by migration agencies or consultants.
Government Visa Application Charges (VAC)
These are fees determined and collected solely by the Australian government for the evaluation and management of visa applications. They are mandatory for all visa applicants and are consistent, irrespective of whether you're applying independently or through a migration agent. These fees can vary based on the visa subclass you're applying for, and the number of applicants included.
Breakdown of Visa Application Charges
Our list provides a snapshot of the charges associated with some of the popular visa categories:
- Base Application Charge: This is the primary fee for the primary visa applicant.
- Additional Applicant 18 And Over: If your visa application includes additional applicants who are 18 years or older, this fee applies.
- Additional Applicant Under 18: If there are additional applicants under the age of 18 included in your application, this fee applies.
Please note that the charges are solely set by the government and can be subject to changes.
Migration Agent Fees
If you decide to enlist the services of This is Australia, to guide and assist you through your visa application process, professional fees are separate from the VAC. For professional services and assistance, contact one of our qualified migration agents.
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Child visa (subclass 101)
Adoption visa (subclass 102)
Orphan Relative visa (subclass 117)
Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124)
Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19b
Former Resident visa (subclass 151)
Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157)
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry stream
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) - Temporary Residence Transition stream
Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405)
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visa (subclass 461)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Vocational Education Work stream
Special Category visa (subclass 444)
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602) - Outside Australia
Transit visa (subclass 771)
Border (subclass 773)
Child visa (subclass 802)
Confirmatory (Residence) visa (subclass 808) - Previous holder of subclass 773 visa
Confirmatory (Residence) visa (subclass 808)
Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream - outside Australia
National Innovation visa (subclass 858)
Orphan Relative visa (subclass 837)
Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864) - any other applicants see note
Protection visa (subclass 866) lodged in Australia
eVisitor (subclass 651)
Diplomatic (Temporary) (subclass 995)
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884) - Newborn and other applicants
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Business Visitor stream
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Sponsored Family stream
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Approved Destination Status stream
Partner visa (subclass 820/801) - Ceased Prospective Marriage visa
Child visa (subclass 802) - State Government supported
Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864) - see note for eligibility
Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream - In Australia
Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19c
Parent visa (subclass 103)
Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 114)
Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115)
Carer visa (subclass 116)
Aged Parent (subclass 804)
Remaining Relative visa (subclass 835)
Carer visa (subclass 836)
Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 838)
Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785) lodged in Australia
Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785) - lodged in Australia by an applicant who is in immigration detention and not immigration cleared
Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790) lodged in Australia
Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790) - lodged in Australia by an applicant who is in immigration detention and not immigration cleared
Provisional Resident Return visa (subclass 159)
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) - Investor stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) - Significant Investor stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) - Premium Investor stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Significant Investor Extension stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) - Privileges and Immunities stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) - Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) - Entrepreneur stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Superyacht Crew stream
Visitor visa (subclass 600) - Frequent traveller stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Religious Work stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Other Social and Cultural Activity (Invited Participant) stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Sporting Activities stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Research Activities stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Staff Exchange Arrangements stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Australian Government Endorsed Events stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Special Program stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Domestic Work for Executives stream
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Post-Higher Education Work stream
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408) - Entertainment Activities stream
Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19d2
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) - Government Agreement stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) - Foreign Government stream
Retirement visa (subclass 410)
Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)
Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602) - Inside Australia
Sponsored Parent (temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) - Subsequent entrant
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Second Post-Higher Education Work stream
Australian Declaratory visa (zz 998) Adult - Outside Australia
Australian Declaratory visa (zz 998) Child - Outside Australia
Skilled - Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476)
Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
Business Owner visa (subclass 890)
Investor visa (subclass 891)
State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892)
State or Territory Sponsored Investor visa (subclass 893)
Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988)
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Business Innovation Extension stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Business Innovation stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Investor stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Premium Investor stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Significant Investor stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Entrepreneur stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) - Business Innovation stream
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Subsequent entry pathway
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Extended stay pathway
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) - Labour Agreement stream
Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143) - Applicant meets conditions defined in Note 19d
Partner visa (subclass 820/801) - Application by Prospective Marriage visa holder
Bridging visa A (BVA) (subclass 010)
Bridging visa B (BVB) (subclass 020)
Bridging visa C (BVC) (subclass 030)
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Labour agreement stream
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Temporary Residence Transition stream
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) - Hong Kong stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) - Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) - Employer Sponsored stream
Refugee category visas (Subclass 200, 201, 203 and 204)
Resolution of Status (subclass 851)
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) Regional Provisional stream
Bridging visa D - BVD (subclass 040)
Bridging visa E - BVE (subclass 050 and 051)
Bridging visa F - BVF - (subclass 060)
Australian Declaratory visa (zz 998) Adult - Inside Australia
Australian Declaratory visa (zz 998) Child - Inside Australia
Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) - Pacific Engagement stream
Temporary work (International relations) visa (subclass 403) - Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) - Specialist Skills stream
Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) - Treaty stream (Tuvalu)
Global Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202)
Student visa (subclass 500) - ELICOS sector
Student visa (subclass 500) – Non-Award sector
Australian Citizenship Application Fees:
| Age | Government Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard fee | AUD $595 |
| Australian Citizenship by descent | AUD $380 |
| Aged 60 years or over | AUD $365 |
If you would like more information about Australian Citizenship please visit our Citizenship page.
Fee concessions
No fee is payable for children 15 years or younger applying on the same form as a parent.
More information
With This is Australia, you have a trusted partner to guide you through every step of the application process.
Our team of experienced migration agents can help decipher the fees and streamline your journey towards your Australian visa.
For personalised assistance and professional advice tailored to your unique circumstances contact our migration agents via our booking form or call our Queensland office on (07) 5592 0755.
