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).

GOVERNMENT CHARGES		NOTES
The Skilled 189 and 190, 491, 494	AU$ 4,765	Fee for Main visa applicant.
The Skilled489, 189 and 190, 491, 494	AUS $2,385	Fee for Spouse of the Main visa applicant.
The Skilled489, 189 and 190, 491, 494	AUS $1,195	This fee is per child of the Main visa applicant.
OTHER COSTS (if Applicable)		NOTES
Medical Examination	Depending upon the type of Medical Test and Examination required	This fee is payable for each person included in your application and must be paid directly to the doctor conducting your examination.
Character Clearance (Police Check)	see details	This fee is to be paid directly to the police authorities in the countries where you have lived for 12 months or more.
Certification/Translation of Documents	case by case	To pay directly to Translator
OUR FEE IN AUD		NOTES
The Skilled189 and 190, 491		$4,450 – $6,450 (less $1000 to $1500 if you already have a skills assessment, the professional fees are also based on how many dependents you have, whether you are offshore or onshore and whether there are any health or character issues related to your case)- professional fees are paid in installments and into our Clients Account before we commence work on each stage.—-If you have received an invitation to apply for a SC190/189/491 our fee starts from $1900 + GST and an additional $500 for each dependent

Our professional fees for a skills assessment application as a stand-alone service is around $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 fees (Professional VisaEnvoy fees)

1^st stage: $1,500 to $2500 – upon engagement

2^nd stage: $2,000 to $3000 – upon receipt of Unique Identifier

3^rd stage: $2,000 – $3,000 – upon visa lodgement

887 visa fees

For the 887 visa , VisaEnvoy Professional fees are $2000 and $500 for each dependent (plus GST).

DHA fees for the 887 visa are $490 for the main applicant, $245 for partner and $125 for each additional applicant under 18.

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)-DOHA Fees

Visa Application Charge (main applicant)	$1,920
Additional applicant Charge (Spouse)	$960
Additional applicant Charge -18 (children under 18)	$485

From 1 February 2025 the base application charge component of the VAC for an initial Subclass 485 visa primary applicant is increased to $2,235, for secondary applicants over 18 to $1,115 and for those under 18 to $560.

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 VAC is increased to $880, secondary applicant over 18 to $440 and under 18 to $225.

These amendments apply to applications made on or after 25 February 2025.

Standard VisaEnvoy professional fees for 485 visas (case by case for complex cases):

485 visa (Post Study Work Stream): Starting from $900 + GST (additional $400 for each dependent)
485 (Graduate Work Stream- includes skills assessment): Starting from $1400 + GST (additional $400 for each dependent) and includes the skills assessment process. More details below*.
485 Subsequent Entrant: VisaEnvoy fee is $1,600 (plus $160 GST) and Visa Application Charge (VAC) is $1,730.
We offer a complimentary migration pathway consultation to our 485 visa clients (valued at $160)

*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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