Student visa fees

The Student (Sc 500) and Student guardian (Sc 590) visa applications will be increased more than CPI, from 1 July 2025, the first instalment of the VAC for certain Student and Student Guardian visa applications will be increased from $1,600 to $2,000.

Pacific Island and Timor-Leste applicants will retain access to concessional VACs and will not be subject to the student and student guardian VAC uplift.

Student Visa (Subclass 500) – Visa Application Charge (VAC):

Main applicant $2,000 
Additional applicant Charge $1,225 (each)
Additional applicant Charge -18 $400 (each)

Subsequent Entrant (Subclass 500) – Visa Application Charge (VAC):

Main applicant $730
Additional applicant Charge $545 (each)
Additional applicant Charge -18 $180 (each)

Student Guardian (Subclass 590) – Visa Application Charge (VAC):

Main applicant $2,000
Additional applicant Charge N/A
Additional applicant Charge -18 N/A

How to choose the best course to study in Australia?

VisaEnvoy professional Fees for Student Visas are as below:

Students Visa (Subclass 500) AUD $1,000 – $2,500 (Based on your course this may differ)
Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) AUD $1,600 – $2000 (Based on guardian’s background)

Book a meeting for a commitment free briefing with our Registered Migration Agents in Melbourne to find more about your visa options.

To see our fees page for other visa types click here.