Visa application charges
The charge Home Affairs sets for each visa, for the main applicant and for each family member included in the application.
Checked on 25-09-2026 against Home Affairs current visa pricing
Skilled visas
| Visa | Main applicant | Each 18 and over | Each under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189 Skilled Independent | $6,135 | $3,070 | $1,540 |
| 190 Skilled Nominated | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| 858 National Innovation | $6,235 | $3,120 | $1,560 |
| 485 Temporary Graduate | $5,750 | $2,875 | $1,450 |
Employer sponsored visas
| Visa | Main applicant | Each 18 and over | Each under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482 Skills in Demand | $4,015 | $4,015 | $1,005 |
| 186 Employer Nomination Scheme | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| 494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| 408 Temporary Activity | $535 | Not listed here | Not listed here |
Family visas
| Visa | Main applicant | Each 18 and over | Each under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner (820/801 onshore, or 309/100 offshore) One charge covers both the temporary and permanent stages. | $11,710 | $5,860 | $2,935 |
| 300 Prospective Marriage | $11,710 | $5,860 | $2,935 |
| Child (101/802) | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,015 |
| 103 Parent, first instalment First instalment only; the second instalment is charged separately and is not included. | $6,600 | Not listed here | Not listed here |
| 143 Contributory Parent, first instalment First instalment only; the second instalment is charged separately and is not included. | $6,300 | $2,125 | Not listed here |
| 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship | $1,330 | Not listed here | Not listed here |
| 837 Orphan Relative | $2,475 | Not listed here | Not listed here |
Student, visitor and other visas
| Visa | Main applicant | Each 18 and over | Each under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Student | $2,500 | $1,530 | $500 |
| 600 Visitor, applying outside Australia | $250 | Each person applies separately | |
| 600 Visitor, applying in Australia | $630 | Each person applies separately | |
| 602 Medical Treatment | $480 | Not listed here | Not listed here |
| 020 Bridging B | $575 | Not listed here | Not listed here |
| Subsequent temporary application charge | $700 | Not listed here | Not listed here |
No card surcharge applies: since 1 October 2026 Home Affairs no longer adds a surcharge to card, PayPal or UnionPay payments (Home Affairs surcharges page).
"Not listed here" means we have not checked that charge against the source; the Home Affairs pricing page has it. A visa with one charge shows it under main applicant.
What else a visa costs
Employer sponsored visas also carry the sponsor's charges: sponsorship, the nomination fee and the Skilling Australians Fund levy. Those, the review fees and the costs beyond government charges are set out on our visa costs page.
The charge that applies is the one in force on the day you apply. Check the Home Affairs pricing page before you pay.
Work out the full cost of your application
We set out every charge in your pathway, for each person in the application, before you lodge.
Book a consultationCharges checked on 25-09-2026 against the Department of Home Affairs, current visa pricing page. Charges change each 1 July and can change during the year. This page is general information, not legal advice.