Australia Visa Fees 2026: Every Major Visa Cost After the 1 July 25% Increase

Most Australian visa application charges rose by about 25% on 1 July 2026. As of October 2026, a Student visa costs AUD 2,500, a Skills in Demand (482) visa AUD 4,015, a Temporary Graduate (485) visa AUD 5,750, permanent skilled visas about AUD 6,140, and a partner visa AUD 11,710 for the main applicant. The tables below list current charges from the Home Affairs visa pricing table, with the previous fee where it could be confirmed.

Key points

• New charges apply to applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026, under the Home Affairs Legislation Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2026.
• Where both figures are confirmed, the rise is about 25% (for example Student AUD 2,000 to AUD 2,500; 186 AUD 4,910 to AUD 6,140).
• The 485 rose twice in 2026: AUD 2,300 to AUD 4,600 on 1 March, then AUD 5,750 on 1 July.
• Nomination fees, sponsorship fees and the SAF levy were reported as unchanged.
• Eligible citizens of Pacific countries and Timor-Leste pay lower charges for many visas.

All figures are in Australian dollars, for the main applicant, read from the Home Affairs visa pricing table on 11 October 2026. “Before” figures come from Fragomen’s July 2026 summary or, for the 485, the March 2026 regulations. A dash means we could not confirm the old fee from a reliable source.

Student and graduate visas

Visa	Before 1 July 2026	From 1 July 2026	Additional applicant 18+ / under 18
Student (500): most students	AUD 2,000	AUD 2,500	AUD 1,530 / AUD 500
Student (500): ELICOS or non-award	–	AUD 2,050	AUD 1,255 / AUD 410
Student (500): postgraduate research	–	AUD 2,500	–
Student (500): DFAT/Defence sponsored, secondary exchange	–	Nil	–
Student Guardian (590)	–	AUD 2,500	– / AUD 500
Temporary Graduate (485): Post-Higher Education or Post-Vocational	AUD 4,600 (from 1 March 2026)	AUD 5,750	AUD 2,875 / AUD 1,450
Temporary Graduate (485): Second Post-Higher Education Work	–	AUD 2,265	AUD 1,140 / AUD 575

A subsequent temporary application charge (STAC) of AUD 700 applies to some temporary visa applications made in Australia, including Student visas. Lower Student visa charges also apply to eligible Pacific Island, Timor-Leste and ASEAN citizens, according to Home Affairs.

Note that from 2 October 2026 most Student visa applicants cannot include family members, which changes the cost picture for families. See our Temporary Graduate visa guide for more on the 485.

Work and skilled visas

Visa	Before 1 July 2026	From 1 July 2026	Additional applicant 18+ / under 18
Skills in Demand (482): all streams	AUD 3,210	AUD 4,015	AUD 4,015 / AUD 1,005
Employer Nomination Scheme (186): all streams	AUD 4,910	AUD 6,140	AUD 3,070 / AUD 1,535
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494)	AUD 4,910	AUD 6,140	AUD 3,070 / AUD 1,535
Skilled Independent (189): points-tested	–	AUD 6,135	AUD 3,070 / AUD 1,540
Skilled Nominated (190)	–	AUD 6,140	AUD 3,070 / AUD 1,535
Skilled Work Regional (491)	–	AUD 6,140	AUD 3,070 / AUD 1,535
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (191)	–	AUD 630	AUD 315 / AUD 160
National Innovation (858)	–	AUD 6,235	AUD 3,120 / AUD 1,560
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) (400)	–	AUD 535	AUD 535 / AUD 135
Training (407)	–	AUD 535	AUD 535 / AUD 135
Temporary Activity (408): most streams	–	AUD 535	AUD 535 / AUD 135
Working Holiday (417) or Work and Holiday (462): first	–	AUD 840	–
417 or 462: second or third	–	AUD 1,000	–

For many permanent and provisional skilled visas, applicants aged 18 or over without functional English pay a second instalment before grant. Check the amount for your visa in the Visa Pricing Estimator.

According to Fragomen, nomination fees, Standard Business Sponsorship fees and the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy did not change on 1 July 2026. Employers sponsoring a 482 or 186 worker still pay those on top of the visa charge. Read more in our Skills in Demand visa guide.

Partner and family visas

Visa	From 1 July 2026	Additional applicant 18+ / under 18	Second instalment
Partner (820/801) or (309/100)	AUD 11,710 (covers both stages)	AUD 5,860 / AUD 2,935	–
Prospective Marriage (300)	AUD 11,710	AUD 5,860 / AUD 2,935	–
820/801 after holding a 300	AUD 1,955	AUD 980 / AUD 485	–
Child (101/802), Adoption (102), Dependent Child (445)	AUD 4,040	AUD 2,020 / AUD 1,015	–
Parent (103) or Aged Parent (804)	AUD 6,600	AUD 3,300 / AUD 1,655	AUD 2,065 per person
Contributory Parent (143), most direct applicants	AUD 6,300	AUD 2,125 / AUD 1,065	AUD 43,600
Contributory Parent (Temporary) (173)	AUD 4,245	AUD 2,125 / AUD 1,065	AUD 29,130 for most
Contributory Aged Parent (884/864), most applicants	AUD 6,300	AUD 3,145 / AUD 1,580	Varies
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) (870)	AUD 1,515	Not available	AUD 4,855 (3 yrs) or AUD 10,925 (5 yrs)
Carer (116/836)	AUD 2,720	AUD 1,365 / AUD 680	–
Remaining Relative (115/835), Aged Dependent Relative (114/838)	AUD 6,600	AUD 3,300 / AUD 1,655	–

Parent and contributory visas also need an Assurance of Support bond, which is a separate cost. For a full comparison, see our Australia parent visa options.

Visitor and other visas

Visa	From 1 July 2026
Visitor (600) Tourist stream, applying outside Australia	AUD 250
Visitor (600) Tourist stream, applying in Australia	AUD 630 (STAC of AUD 700 may also apply)
Visitor (600) Business Visitor, Sponsored Family or ADS streams	AUD 250
Visitor (600) Frequent Traveller stream	AUD 1,845
eVisitor (651), Electronic Travel Authority (601)	Nil visa application charge
Bridging visa B (020)	AUD 575
Resident Return (155/157)	AUD 1,475
Former Resident (151)	AUD 6,005

Citizenship fees

Citizenship fees are set under a different law and changed on 1 July 2026. As of 11 October 2026, the Home Affairs citizenship pages showed figures that did not match other published information, so we are not listing a citizenship fee until Home Affairs confirms it on its own site. Check the amount in ImmiAccount when you apply. Our Australian citizenship guide explains the requirements.

Other costs not included in the visa fee

The visa application charge is not the whole cost. Budget for:

• health examinations and police certificates
• biometrics, where requested
• English tests and skills assessments
• Overseas Student Health Cover or other health insurance
• translation of documents
• employer nomination and sponsorship fees and the SAF levy (for employer-sponsored visas)
• Assurance of Support bonds (for parent and some other family visas)
• professional fees if you use a registered migration agent

How to pay the right fee

1. Check the live price in the Visa Pricing Estimator on the day you plan to lodge.
2. Count every applicant. Additional applicants pay their own charge.
3. Check whether a second instalment applies (parent visas, the 870 and some skilled visas).
4. Lodge and pay in ImmiAccount. The charge in force on the day you lodge a valid application is the one that applies.
5. Expect indexation each July. Australian visa and citizenship charges are usually reviewed on 1 July. We will update this page when they change.

What to do next

• Bookmark the Home Affairs pricing table and our updates page.
• Plan the full cost of your pathway with the Australia hub.
• If you are unsure which visa or stream applies to you, speak to a registered migration agent before paying, as visa charges are generally not refunded if an application is refused.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Fees can change; always confirm on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.