Australian Visa Fee Changes from July 2017
Visa Fee Changes from July 2017 Primary Applicant
Subclass 20 Bridging B from $140 up to $145, an increase of $5
Subclass 100 Partner from $6865 up to $7000, an increase of $135
Subclass 101 Child from $2370 up to $2415, an increase of $45
Subclass 102 Adoption from $2370 up to $2415, an increase of $45
Subclass 103 Parent from $3870 up to $3945, an increase of $75
Subclass 114 Aged Dependent Relative from $3870 up to $3945, an increase of $75
Subclass 115 Remaining Relative from $3870 up to $3945, an increase of $75
Subclass 116 Carer from $1595 up to $1625, an increase of $30
Subclass 117 Orphan Relative from $1450 up to $1480, an increase of $30
Subclass 124 Distinguished Talent from $3655 up to $3730, an increase of $75
Subclass 132 Business Talent from $6990 up to $7130, an increase of $140
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) from $3695 up to $3770, an increase of $75
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) – Subs 600, holds 173, held 173 28d from $325 up to $330, an increase of $5
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) – held 173 Comp from $2370 up to $2415, an increase of $45
Subclass 151 Former Resident from $3520 up to $3590, an increase of $70
Subclass 155 Five Year Resident Return from $360 up to $365, an increase of $5
Subclass 157 Three Month Resident Return from $360 up to $365, an increase of $5
Subclass 159 Provisional Resident Return from $185 up to $190, an increase of $5
Subclass 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) from $2490 up to $2540, an increase of $50
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme from $3600 up to $3670, an increase of $70
Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme from $3600 up to $3670, an increase of $70
Subclass 188 Business Innovation from $4780 up to $4875, an increase of $95
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Business Innovation Ex from $575 up to $585, an increase of $10
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Entrepreneur from $3600 up to $3670, an increase of $70
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Investor from $4780 up to $4875, an increase of $95
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Premium Investor from $8410 up to $8580, an increase of $170
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Significant Invest Ex from $575 up to $585, an increase of $10
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Significant Investor from $7010 up to $7150, an increase of $140
Subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) from $4780 up to $4875, an increase of $95
Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent from $3600 up to $3670, an increase of $70
Subclass 190 Skilled – Nominated from $3600 up to $3670, an increase of $70
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage from $6865 up to $7000, an increase of $135
Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Domestic Worker from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Foreign Government from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Government Agreement from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 405 Investor Retirement from $325 up to $330, an increase of $5
Subclass 407 Training Visa from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa – All Streams from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa – Partial All Streams from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 445 Dependent Child from $2370 up to $2415, an increase of $45
Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) – Closes March 2018 from $1060 up to $1080, an increase of $20
Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) from $325 up to $330, an increase of $5
Subclass 476 Skilled – Graduate from $360 up to $365, an increase of $5
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate-Graduate Work from $1470 up to $1500, an increase of $30
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate-Post-Study Work from $1470 up to $1500, an increase of $30
Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) from $3600 up to $3670, an increase of $70
Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) holds from $320 up to $325, an increase of $5
Subclass 500 Student Visa from $550 up to $560, an increase of $10
Subclass 500 Student Visa – Postgraduate Research Sector from $550 up to $560, an increase of $10
Subclass 590 Student Guardian Visa from $550 up to $560, an increase of $10
Subclass 600 Visitor – ADS, Business, Sponsored Family, Tourist from $135 up to $140, an increase of $5
Subclass 600 Visitor – Frequent Traveller from $1000 up to $1020, an increase of $20
Subclass 600 Visitor – Tourist Inside Australia from $340 up to $345, an increase of $5
Subclass 602 Medical Treatment from $280 up to $285, an increase of $5
Subclass 785 Temporary Protection from $35 up to $35, no change.
Subclass 790 Safe Haven Enterprise Visa from $35 up to $35, no change.
Subclass 801 Partner from $6865 up to $7000, an increase of $135
Subclass 801 Partner – Transitional visa holder from $410 up to $420, an increase of $10
Subclass 801 Partner from $1450 up to $1480, an increase of $30
Subclass 801 Partner – Prospective Marriage from $1145 up to $1170, an increase of $25
Subclass 802 Child from $2370 up to $2415, an increase of $45
Subclass 804 Aged Parent from $3870 up to $3945, an increase of $75
Subclass 808 Confirmatory (Residence) from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 835 Remaining Relative from $3870 up to $3945, an increase of $75
Subclass 836 Carer from $1595 up to $1625, an increase of $30
Subclass 837 Orphan Relative from $1450 up to $1480, an increase of $30
Subclass 838 Aged Dependent Relative from $3870 up to $3945, an increase of $75
Subclass 858 Distinguished Talent from $3655 up to $3730, an increase of $75
Subclass 864 Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) from $3695 up to $3770, an increase of $75
Subclass 864 Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) – holds884, subs 600, 28d 884 from $325 up to $330, an increase of $5
Subclass 866 Protection from $35 up to $35, no change.
Subclass 884 Contributory Aged-Parent (Temporary) from $3695 up to $3770, an increase of $75
Subclass 887 Skilled – Regional Qual from $370 up to $375, an increase of $5
Subclass 887 Skilled – Regional Other from $3520 up to $3590, an increase of $70
Subclass 888 Business Innovation – All Streams from $2305 up to $2350, an increase of $45
Subclass 890 Business Owner from $2180 up to $2225, an increase of $45
Subclass 890 Business Owner holds Class UX from $325 up to $330, an increase of $5
Subclass 891 Investor from $2180 up to $2225, an increase of $45
Subclass 891 Investor Class UX from $325 up to $330, an increase of $5
Subclass 892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner from $2180 up to $2225, an increase of $45
Subclass 892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner UX from $325 up to $330, an increase of $5
Subclass 893 State/Territory Sponsored Business Investor from $2180 up to $2225, an increase of $45
Subclass 893 State/Territory Sponsored Business Investor UX from $325 up to $330, an increase of $5
Visa Fee Changes from July 2017 Secondary Adult Applicant
Subclass 20 Bridging B from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 100 Partner from $3435 up to $3505, an increase of $70
Subclass 101 Child from $1185 up to $1210, an increase of $25
Subclass 102 Adoption from $1185 up to $1210, an increase of $25
Subclass 103 Parent from $1935 up to $1975, an increase of $40
Subclass 114 Aged Dependent Relative from $1935 up to $1975, an increase of $40
Subclass 115 Remaining Relative from $1935 up to $1975, an increase of $40
Subclass 116 Carer from $800 up to $815, an increase of $15
Subclass 117 Orphan Relative from $725 up to $740, an increase of $15
Subclass 124 Distinguished Talent from $1830 up to $1865, an increase of $35
Subclass 132 Business Talent from $3495 up to $3565, an increase of $70
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) from $1245 up to $1270, an increase of $25
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) – Subs 600, holds 173, held 173 28d from $165 up to $170, an increase of $5
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) – held 173 Comp from $1185 up to $1210, an increase of $25
Subclass 151 Former Resident from $1760 up to $1795, an increase of $35
Subclass 155 Five Year Resident Return from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 157 Three Month Resident Return from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 159 Provisional Resident Return from $95 up to $95, no change.
Subclass 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) from $1245 up to $1270, an increase of $25
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme from $1800 up to $1835, an increase of $35
Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme from $1800 up to $1835, an increase of $35
Subclass 188 Business Innovation from $2390 up to $2440, an increase of $50
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Business Innovation Ex from $290 up to $295, an increase of $5
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Entrepreneur from $1800 up to $1835, an increase of $35
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Investor from $2390 up to $2440, an increase of $50
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Premium Investor from $4205 up to $4290, an increase of $85
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Significant Invest Ex from $290 up to $295, an increase of $5
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Significant Investor from $3505 up to $3575, an increase of $70
Subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) from $2390 up to $2440, an increase of $50
Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent from $1800 up to $1835, an increase of $35
Subclass 190 Skilled – Nominated from $1800 up to $1835, an increase of $35
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage from $3435 up to $3505, an increase of $70
Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Domestic Worker from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Foreign Government from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Government Agreement from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 405 Investor Retirement from $165 up to $170, an increase of $5
Subclass 407 Training Visa from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa – All Streams from $275 up to $280, an increase of $5
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa – Partial All Streams from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 445 Dependent Child from $1185 up to $1210, an increase of $25
Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) – Closes March 2018 from $1060 up to $1080, an increase of $20
Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) from $165 up to $170, an increase of $5
Subclass 476 Skilled – Graduate from $180 up to $185, an increase of $5
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate-Graduate Work from $735 up to $750, an increase of $15
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate-Post-Study Work from $735 up to $750, an increase of $15
Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) from $1800 up to $1835, an increase of $35
Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) holds from $160 up to $165, an increase of $5
Subclass 500 Student Visa from $410 up to $420, an increase of $10
Subclass 500 Student Visa – Postgraduate Research Sector from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 590 Student Guardian Visa from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 600 Visitor – ADS, Business, Sponsored Family, Tourist from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 600 Visitor – Frequent Traveller from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 600 Visitor – Tourist Inside Australia from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 602 Medical Treatment from $140 up to $145, an increase of $5
Subclass 785 Temporary Protection from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 790 Safe Haven Enterprise Visa from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 801 Partner from $3435 up to $3505, an increase of $70
Subclass 801 Partner – Transitional visa holder from $205 up to $210, an increase of $5
Subclass 801 Partner from $725 up to $740, an increase of $15
Subclass 801 Partner – Prospective Marriage from $575 up to $585, an increase of $10
Subclass 802 Child from $1185 up to $1210, an increase of $25
Subclass 804 Aged Parent from $1935 up to $1975, an increase of $40
Subclass 808 Confirmatory (Residence) from $140 up to $145, an increase of $5
Subclass 835 Remaining Relative from $1935 up to $1975, an increase of $40
Subclass 836 Carer from $800 up to $815, an increase of $15
Subclass 837 Orphan Relative from $725 up to $740, an increase of $15
Subclass 838 Aged Dependent Relative from $1935 up to $1975, an increase of $40
Subclass 858 Distinguished Talent from $1830 up to $1865, an increase of $35
Subclass 864 Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) from $1845 up to $1880, an increase of $35
Subclass 864 Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) – holds884, subs 600, 28d 884 from $165 up to $170, an increase of $5
Subclass 866 Protection from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 884 Contributory Aged-Parent (Temporary) from $1845 up to $1880, an increase of $35
Subclass 887 Skilled – Regional Qual from $185 up to $190, an increase of $5
Subclass 887 Skilled – Regional Other from $1760 up to $1795, an increase of $35
Subclass 888 Business Innovation – All Streams from $1155 up to $1180, an increase of $25
Subclass 890 Business Owner from $1090 up to $1110, an increase of $20
Subclass 890 Business Owner holds Class UX from $165 up to $170, an increase of $5
Subclass 891 Investor from $1090 up to $1110, an increase of $20
Subclass 891 Investor Class UX from $165 up to $170, an increase of $5
Subclass 892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner from $1090 up to $1110, an increase of $20
Subclass 892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner UX from $165 up to $170, an increase of $5
Subclass 893 State/Territory Sponsored Business Investor from $1090 up to $1110, an increase of $20
Subclass 893 State/Territory Sponsored Business Investor UX from $165 up to $170, an increase of $5
Visa Fee Changes from July 2017 per Child Applicant
Subclass 20 Bridging B from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 100 Partner from $1720 up to $1755, an increase of $35
Subclass 101 Child from $595 up to $605, an increase of $10
Subclass 102 Adoption from $595 up to $605, an increase of $10
Subclass 103 Parent from $970 up to $990, an increase of $20
Subclass 114 Aged Dependent Relative from $970 up to $990, an increase of $20
Subclass 115 Remaining Relative from $970 up to $990, an increase of $20
Subclass 116 Carer from $400 up to $410, an increase of $10
Subclass 117 Orphan Relative from $365 up to $370, an increase of $5
Subclass 124 Distinguished Talent from $915 up to $935, an increase of $20
Subclass 132 Business Talent from $1745 up to $1780, an increase of $35
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) from $625 up to $640, an increase of $15
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) – Subs 600, holds 173, held 173 28d from $80 up to $80, no change.
Subclass 143 Contributory Parent (Migrant) – held 173 Comp from $595 up to $605, an increase of $10
Subclass 151 Former Resident from $880 up to $900, an increase of $20
Subclass 155 Five Year Resident Return from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 157 Three Month Resident Return from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 159 Provisional Resident Return from $45 up to $45, no change.
Subclass 173 Contributory Parent (Temporary) from $625 up to $640, an increase of $15
Subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme from $900 up to $920, an increase of $20
Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme from $900 up to $920, an increase of $20
Subclass 188 Business Innovation from $1195 up to $1220, an increase of $25
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Business Innovation Ex from $145 up to $150, an increase of $5
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Entrepreneur from $900 up to $920, an increase of $20
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Investor from $1195 up to $1220, an increase of $25
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Premium Investor from $2105 up to $2145, an increase of $40
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Significant Invest Ex from $145 up to $150, an increase of $5
Subclass 188 Business Innovation – Significant Investor from $1755 up to $1790, an increase of $35
Subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) from $1195 up to $1220, an increase of $25
Subclass 189 Skilled – Independent from $900 up to $920, an increase of $20
Subclass 190 Skilled – Nominated from $900 up to $920, an increase of $20
Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage from $1720 up to $1755, an increase of $35
Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Domestic Worker from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Foreign Government from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Government Agreement from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 403 Temporary Work – Seasonal Worker from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 405 Investor Retirement from $80 up to $80, no change.
Subclass 407 Training Visa from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa – All Streams from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 408 Temporary Activity Visa – Partial All Streams from $20 up to $20, no change.
Subclass 445 Dependent Child from $595 up to $605, an increase of $10
Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) – Closes March 2018 from $265 up to $270, an increase of $5
Subclass 461 New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) from $80 up to $80, no change.
Subclass 476 Skilled – Graduate from $90 up to $90, no change.
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate-Graduate Work from $370 up to $375, an increase of $5
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate-Post-Study Work from $370 up to $375, an increase of $5
Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) from $900 up to $920, an increase of $20
Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional (Provisional) holds from $80 up to $80, no change.
Subclass 500 Student Visa from $135 up to $140, an increase of $5
Subclass 500 Student Visa – Postgraduate Research Sector from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 590 Student Guardian Visa from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 600 Visitor – ADS, Business, Sponsored Family, Tourist from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 600 Visitor – Frequent Traveller from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 600 Visitor – Tourist Inside Australia from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 602 Medical Treatment from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 785 Temporary Protection from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 790 Safe Haven Enterprise Visa from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 801 Partner from $1720 up to $1755, an increase of $35
Subclass 801 Partner – Transitional visa holder from $105 up to $105, no change.
Subclass 801 Partner from $365 up to $370, an increase of $5
Subclass 801 Partner – Prospective Marriage from $285 up to $290, an increase of $5
Subclass 802 Child from $595 up to $605, an increase of $10
Subclass 804 Aged Parent from $970 up to $990, an increase of $20
Subclass 808 Confirmatory (Residence) from $70 up to $70, no change.
Subclass 835 Remaining Relative from $970 up to $990, an increase of $20
Subclass 836 Carer from $400 up to $410, an increase of $10
Subclass 837 Orphan Relative from $365 up to $370, an increase of $5
Subclass 838 Aged Dependent Relative from $970 up to $990, an increase of $20
Subclass 858 Distinguished Talent from $915 up to $935, an increase of $20
Subclass 864 Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) from $925 up to $945, an increase of $20
Subclass 864 Contributory Aged-Parent (Residence) – holds884, subs 600, 28d 884 from $80 up to $80, no change.
Subclass 866 Protection from $N/A up to $N/A, an increase of $n/a
Subclass 884 Contributory Aged-Parent (Temporary) from $925 up to $945, an increase of $20
Subclass 887 Skilled – Regional Qual from $95 up to $95, no change.
Subclass 887 Skilled – Regional Other from $880 up to $900, an increase of $20
Subclass 888 Business Innovation – All Streams from $575 up to $585, an increase of $10
Subclass 890 Business Owner from $545 up to $555, an increase of $10
Subclass 890 Business Owner holds Class UX from $80 up to $80, no change.
Subclass 891 Investor from $545 up to $555, an increase of $10
Subclass 891 Investor Class UX from $80 up to $80, no change.
Subclass 892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner from $545 up to $555, an increase of $10
Subclass 892 State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner UX from $80 up to $80, no change.
Subclass 893 State/Territory Sponsored Business Investor from $545 up to $555, an increase of $10
Subclass 893 State/Territory Sponsored Business Investor UX from $80 up to $80, no change.
New July 2017 Visas
Skilled Visa Short Term – 2 Year : $1,150 Primary Applicant, $1,150 Dependent Adult, $290 Dependent Child
Skilled Visa Medium Term – 2 Year: $2,400 Primary Applicant, $2,400 Dependent Adult, $600 Dependent Child
The Above Visa’s will also attract a Levy for the Employer from March 2018. This will be either $1,200 per year or $1,800 per year for Temporary Visas.
This levy is for the Skilling Australia Fund.
Permanent Sponsored Visas will also attract this Employer Paid Levy of either $3,000 or $5,000 flat fee.
The higher fee is paid where the Employers turnover is $10 million or more.
Subclass 202 Community Support Programme: $2,680 Applicant.
New November 2017 Visas
Parent Temporary Sponsored – 3 Year Visa: $5,000
Parent Temporary Sponsored – 5 Year Visa: $10,000