Significant Changes To Visa Fees For Australia Immigration Work Permit

03 Sep 2013

Australian Federal Government's Economic Statement for the 2013-2014 financial years has indicated for a rise in the visa fees. The rise would bring total revenue of $600 million approx.over the next 4 years to the Government.

Aspiring foreign applicants who want to come to Australia on 457 Temporary Work (Skilled) visas will have to pay visa fee of $1035. The cost of foreign skilled worker visa has increased from $455 to $1,035.

From 1st September, an onshore partner's visa (Subclass 820/801) base application costs $4,575, whereas an offshore partner's visa (Subclass 309/100) base application costs $3,085.

The respective charges for various other categories are:

Work and Holiday visa (Subclass 462): $420

Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485): $1,440

General Skilled Migration:  $3,520

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