Australian Visa application charges increased from 1st July 2011
The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship have announced the annual review of Australia Visa application charges that are scheduled to be introduced on 1 July, 2011.
The annual review of Australian visa application fees, made as part of the release of the Federal Budget, typically sees fees increase in accordance with changes in the Australian Consumer Price Index. You can read the full Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) amendments to migration fees and regulations here.
The new visa application fees for some common skilled and family visas will be as follows:
VISA TYPE |
OLD FEE (AUD) |
NEW FEE (AUD) |
|
Skilled - Independent visa (subclass 175) |
$2,575 |
$2,960 |
|
Skilled - Sponsored visa (subclass 176) |
$2,575 |
$2,960 |
|
Skilled - Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475) |
$2,575 |
$2,960 |
|
Spouse visa (including de facto couples) (subclass 309/100) |
$1,735 |
$1,995 |
|
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) |
$1,735 |
$1,995 |
|
Contributory Parent – Migrant visa (subclass 143) |
1st VAC $1,735 |
1st VAC $1,995 |
- Lauren Mennie is Casework Department Manager for the Australian Visa Bureau.