Introduction
From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government has increased application fees for a wide range of visa subclasses. These adjustments reflect ongoing economic policy updates and government efforts to streamline visa processing and resource allocation.
Visa Fees from 01 July 2025
- Student visa (Subclass 500):
| Before 01 July 2025 | From 01 July 2025 | |
| Primary Application | 1,600.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge 18+ | 1,190.00 | 1,225.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge U18 | 390.00 | 400.00 |
| Subsequent Temporary Application Charge | 700.00 | 700.00 |
- Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
| Before 01 July 2025 | From 01 July 2025 | |
| Primary Application | 2,235.00 | 2,300.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge 18+ | 1,115.00 | 1,150.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge U18 | 560.00 | 580.00 |
- Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)
| Before 01 July 2025 | From 01 July 2025 | |
| Primary Application | 650.00 | 670.00 |
- Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
| Before 01 July 2025 | From 01 July 2025 | |
| Primary Application | 3,115.00 | 3,210.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge 18+ | 3,115.00 | 3,210.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge U18 | 780.00 | 805.00 |
| Subsequent Temporary Application Charge while in Australia | 1,400.00 | 1,400.00 |
- Permanent Skilled Visas (189/190/ ENS etc): $4,910
| Before 01 July 2025 | From 01 July 2025 | |
| Primary Application | 4,765.00 | 4,910.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge 18+ | 2,385.00 | 2,455.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge U18 | 1,195.00 | 1,230.00 |
- 820/801 Partner Visas:
| Before 01 July 2025 | From 01 July 2025 | |
| Primary Application | 9,095.00 | 9,365.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge 18+ | 4,550.00 | 4,685.00 |
| Additional Applicant Charge U18 | 2,280.00 | 2,345.00 |
What should you do?
The visa application fees significantly increased from 01 July 2025. If your application is not successful, application fees can’t be refunded. It’s advisable that you need to well prepare your application in advance, submit all the required documents and provide compelling evidence/statement why you meet all the requirements for the visa subclass you are applying for.
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