From 1 July 2025, the Department of Home Affairs will increase visa application charges across a wide range of visa subclasses. Whether you’re applying for a Partner visa, Student visa, Visitor visa or a skilled migration pathway, it’s important to be across the new costs.

Updated Visa Application Charges from 1 July 2025:

• Partner Visa (subclass 820/801 or 309/100):
  $9,365 AUD

• Student Visa (subclass 500):
  $2,000 AUD

• Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417):
  $670 AUD

• Visitor Visa (subclass 600):

  • Offshore applications:  $200 AUD

  • Onshore applications:  $500 AUD

• Temporary Skill Shortage – TSS (subclass 482):
  $3,210 AUD

• Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186):
  $4,910 AUD

• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) – subclass 494:
  $4,910 AUD

•  Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – $4,910

• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) – $4,910

• National Innovation Visa (subclass 858) – $4,985

• Training visa (subclass 407) – $430

What Does This Mean?

If you’re preparing to lodge a visa application, these increases could  affect your planning and budget. On average all the visa application charges are increasing by 3%. In many cases, it may be worthwhile to submit your application before 1 July 2025 to take advantage of current pricing, if your application is ready for submission of course. 

These changes particularly affect:

• Couples applying for Partner visas

• Students preparing to study in Australia

• Skilled workers and employers under the 482, 186, and 494 visa programs

• Visitors planning extended stays or applying onshore

Need Help with Your Application Timing or Strategy?

With the new fees approaching fast, now is the time to take action. At Via Migration, we can:

• Review your eligibility

• Help you prepare your application properly

• Offer advice on the best timing to lodge

Book a consultation today and avoid unexpected delays or additional costs.

Note: All visa application fees are set by the Department of Home Affairs and are subject to change. Additional fees or surcharges may apply depending on your circumstances.