28 June 2005
Australian visa charge increase 1st July 2004
At the beginning of each new financial year, the amounts that DIMIA charges to process visa applications rises in line with CPI indexation.
The cost of the following visas have risen from $1795.00 to $1845.00 AUD.
- Skilled - Independent Visa (class BN, subclass 136)
- Skilled - State Territory Nomination Independent (class BN, subclass 137)
- Skilled - Family Sponsored Visa (class BQ, subclass 138)
- Skilled - Designated Area Sponsored (class BN, subclass 139)
This will only affect you if you have not already lodged your application. Those lodged before 1st July will be subject to the fee of $1795.00 AUD.
To complete an online skilled visa application click here

