Australia offers a variety of visa types depending on the purpose of your visit. Below is an overview of some common visa categories and their typical costs. Please note that visa fees are subject to change, and the rates provided below are as of my last update in September 2021. It’s essential to check the official website of the Department of Home Affairs, Australia, or consult an official source for the most current rates and details.
- Visitor Visas:
- Tourist (subclass 600) – For Tourists: Cost starts from AUD 365.
- Business Visitor Stream (subclass 600) – For Business Visits: Cost starts from AUD 365.
- Student Visa (subclass 500): The base application charge is AUD 620. Additional charges may apply for family members.
- Work Visas:
- Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482): Costs vary based on the stream and the visa duration. The short-term stream may cost around AUD 1,265, and the medium-term stream might be about AUD 2,645.
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186): The direct entry stream costs around AUD 4,045.
- Working Holiday Visas:
- Working Holiday (subclass 417) & Work and Holiday (subclass 462): The cost for these visas is typically around AUD 485.
- Family and Partner Visas:
- Partner (subclasses 820 and 801): The cost starts from AUD 7,715.
- Parent (subclass 103): Costs start from AUD 6,415.
- Prospective Marriage (subclass 300): The cost is around AUD 7,715.
- Transit Visa (subclass 771): For those transiting through Australia for up to 72 hours. Typically no charge for this visa.
- Business Innovation and Investment Visas:
- Business Innovation stream (subclass 188 and 888): The provisional visa (subclass 188) costs AUD 5,375, while the permanent visa (subclass 888) costs AUD 2,590.
- Other Visas: Australia offers a plethora of other visas, including medical treatment visas, resident return visas, and more
