Skilled Visa Application Costs in Australia
Below is a General Guide Regarding the Government Costs Involved in Making a Skilled Visa Application.
There is no government fee to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Skills Assessment fees
Our professional fees for a skills assessment application as a stand-alone service starts from $1500+GST for non-trade occupations and $2500+GST for trade occupations (+fees charged by the assessing body).
NIV 858 visa fees – National Innovation visa
VisaEnvoy Professional fees:
- 1st stage: $1,500 to $2500 – upon engagement
- 2nd stage: $2,000 to $3000 – upon receipt of Unique Identifier
- 3rd stage: $2,000 – $3,000 – upon visa lodgement
DHA fees for the 858 visa:
| Visa Application Charge (main applicant) | $4,985 |
| Additional applicant Charge (Spouse) | $2,495 |
| Additional applicant Charge -18 (children under 18) | $1,250 |
887 visa fees
VisaEnvoy Professional fees:
- For the 887 visa , VisaEnvoy Professional fees are $2500 and $700 for each dependent (plus GST).
DHA fees for the 887 visa:
| Visa Application Charge (main applicant) | $505 |
| Additional applicant Charge (Spouse) | $250 |
| Additional applicant Charge -18 (children under 18) | $130 |
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485):
Standard VisaEnvoy Professional fees for 485 visas (case by case for complex cases):
- 485 visa (Post-Higher Education Work stream): Starting from $900 + GST (additional $400 for each dependent)
- 485 visa (Post-Vocational Education Work stream – includes skills assessment): Starting from $1400 + GST (additional $400 for each dependent) and includes the skills assessment process. More details below*.
- We offer a complimentary migration pathway consultation to our 485 visa clients (valued at $160)
DHA fees for the 485 visa:
| Visa Application Charge (main applicant) | $2,300 |
| Additional applicant Charge (Spouse) | $1,150 |
| Additional applicant Charge -18 (children under 18) | $580 |
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Subsequent Application:
VisaEnvoy fee for the 485 visa (Subsequent Entrant):
- $1,600 (plus GST)
DHA fees for the 485 visa (Subsequent Entrant):
For holders of a Sc 485 visa in the Post‑Study Work stream, the Post‑Higher Education Work stream or the Replacement stream, applying for subsequent Subclass 485 visa in the Post‑Higher Education Work stream, the DHA fees (VAC)is：
| Visa Application Charge (main applicant) | $905 |
| Additional applicant Charge (18 and over) | $455 |
| Additional applicant Charge (under 18) | $230 |
*From 1 July 2022, applicants for a 485 visa will no longer require a skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. They will instead be able to apply directly to Department of Home Affairs for the visa itself. As a result of this, many skills assessing authorities will not accept new skills assessment applications for candidates applying for this visa from 10 June 2022.
Book a meeting for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne to find more about your visa options.
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