Skilled Visa Application Costs in Australia
Skilled Visa Application Costs in Australia
General Guide on Government Costs for Skilled Visa Applications
There is no government fee required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Government Charges
| Visa Type |
Fee |
Notes |
| Skilled Visa (189, 190, 491, 494) |
AU$4,765 |
Fee for the main visa applicant. |
| Skilled Visa (489, 189, 190, 491, 494) |
AU$2,385 |
Fee for the spouse of the main visa applicant. |
| Skilled Visa (489, 189, 190, 491, 494) |
AU$1,195 |
Fee per child of the main visa applicant. |
Other Costs (if applicable)
| Item |
Cost |
Notes |
| Medical Examination |
Varies |
Fee depends on the type of medical test and examination required. Pay directly to the doctor conducting your examination. |
| Character Clearance |
Varies |
Fee is paid directly to police authorities in countries where you have lived for 12 months or more. |
| Certification/Translation of Documents |
Case by case |
Fee paid directly to the translator. |
Our Fees (in AUD)
| Service |
Fee |
Notes |
| Skilled Visa (189, 190, 491, 494) |
$4,450 – $6,450 |
Fee is reduced by $1,000 to $1,500 if you already have a skills assessment. Fees vary based on the number of dependents, whether you are offshore or onshore, and any health or character issues related to your case. Professional fees are paid in installments before work begins on each stage. |
| SC190/189/491 Visa Application |
Starts from $1,900 + GST |
Additional $500 for each dependent. |
| Skills Assessment Application (stand-alone service) |
Around $1,500 + GST (non-trade) |
Around $2,500 + GST (trade) + fees charged by the assessing body. |
| GTI Visa (Global Talent) Fees |
1st stage: $1,500 – $2,000 |
Upon engagement. |
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2nd stage: $2,000 – $2,500 |
Upon receipt of the Unique Identifier. |
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3rd stage: $2,000 – $2,500 |
Upon visa lodgement. |
| 887 Visa Fees |
$2,000 + $500 per dependent + GST |
VisaEnvoy professional fees. |
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DHA fees: $490 (main applicant), $245 (partner), $125 (each additional applicant under 18). |
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Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) – DOHA Fees
| Applicant Type |
Fee |
| Main Applicant |
$1,920 |
| Additional Applicant (Spouse) |
$960 |
| Additional Applicant (Children under 18) |
$485 |
VisaEnvoy Professional Fees for 485 Visas
| Service |
Fee |
Notes |
| 485 Visa (Post Study Work Stream) |
Starts from $900 + GST |
Additional $400 for each dependent. |
| 485 Visa (Graduate Work Stream – includes skills assessment) |
Starts from $1,400 + GST |
Additional $400 for each dependent. Includes the skills assessment process. |
| 485 Subsequent Entrant |
VisaEnvoy fee: $1,600 + $160 GST |
Visa Application Charge (VAC): $1,730. |
We offer a complimentary migration pathway consultation to our 485 visa clients, valued at $160.
Note: As of July 1, 2022, applicants for a 485 visa will no longer require a skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. They can apply directly to the Department of Home Affairs for the visa. Consequently, many skills assessing authorities will not accept new skills assessment applications for this visa from June 10, 2022.
