Important: the TSS visa has been replaced by the Skills in Demand visa
The TSS visa and its Short-term and Medium-term streams were replaced by the 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa on 7 December 2024, and the visa application charges below are old TSS figures. From 1 July 2026 the 482 SID visa application charge is $4,015 for the main applicant, $4,015 for each additional applicant aged 18 or over and $1,005 for each child under 18, for all streams. A subsequent temporary application charge of $700 may also apply. The sponsorship fee ($420), nomination fee ($330) and SAF levy ($1,200 or $1,800 per visa year) are unchanged. See SID 482 visa fees.
TSS visa fees
How much did the TSS visa cost?
The former Visa Application Charges (VACs) for the TSS visa are outlined below. For current charges, see the Skills in Demand 482 visa fees.
TSS visa (Short-Term stream) Visa Application Charges (former, before 7 December 2024):
- Primary Applicant: $1,495
- Adult Dependent: $1,495
- Child Dependent: $375
TSS visa (Medium-Term stream) Visa Application Charges (former, before 7 December 2024):
- Primary Applicant: $3,115
- Adult Dependent: $3,115
- Child Dependent: $780
TSS and Skills in Demand 482 visa charges compared
| Applicant | TSS Short-term (before 7 Dec 2024) | TSS Medium-term (before 7 Dec 2024) | Skills in Demand 482 (from 1 July 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main applicant | $1,495 | $3,115 | $4,015 |
| Each additional applicant 18 or over | $1,495 | $3,115 | $4,015 |
| Each child under 18 | $375 | $780 | $1,005 |
Standard Business Sponsorship fee
- The 482 sponsorship fee is $420.
Nomination and SAF Fees:
- The 482 nomination fee is $330.
- Small business: $1,200 for each visa year
- Large business: $1,800 for each visa year
VisaEnvoy professional fees for the Skills in Demand 482 visa:
Skills in Demand 482 visas are complex and conducting an appropriate initial assessment takes time. VisaEnvoy professional fees for employer sponsored visas, including the 482 visa, range from $5,500 to $7,500 (sponsorship, nomination and visa) depending on the complexity of the case.
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