Skilled Visa Application Costs in Australia
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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 $2000+GST for non-trade occupations and $3000+GST for trade occupations (+fees charged by the assessing body).
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 (Post-Higher Education Work stream & Post-Vocational Education Work stream):
| Visa Application Charge (main applicant) | $5,750 |
| Additional applicant Charge (Spouse) | $2,875 |
| Additional applicant Charge -18 (children under 18) | $1,450 |
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Subsequent Application:
VisaEnvoy fee for the 485 visa (Subsequent Entrant):
- $1,600 (plus GST)
DHA fees for the subsequent 485 visa application:
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) | $2,265 |
| Additional applicant Charge (18 and over) | $1,140 |
| Additional applicant Charge (under 18) | $575 |
*The Post-Higher Education Work stream does not require a skills assessment. The Post-Vocational Education Work stream does: you must have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation before you lodge the visa application, and many assessing authorities have lower requirements for 485 applicants. See our Post-Vocational Education Work stream guide for details.
Skilled visa guides
- Skilled visas Australia
- Skilled Independent visa (189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (190)
- Skilled Work Regional visa (491)
- Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (191)
- Temporary Graduate visa (485)
- National Innovation visa (858)
- Skilled visa points table
- Skilled occupation list
- Skilled visa costs
- Skilled visa processing times
- Skilled visa assessment
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) | $6,235 |
| Additional applicant Charge (Spouse) | $3,120 |
| Additional applicant Charge -18 (children under 18) | $1,560 |
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) | $630 |
| Additional applicant Charge (Spouse) | $315 |
| Additional applicant Charge -18 (children under 18) | $160 |
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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