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Government fees
Visa, citizenship and review charges that apply from 1 July 2026, in one place.
These are Australian government charges, in AUD. They do not include our professional fee, which we quote separately in writing. Charges change, so confirm on the Department of Home Affairs website before you lodge.
Visa application charges from 1 July 2026
| Subclass | Visa type | Base applicant | Additional applicant 18 or over | Additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 020 | Bridging Visa B | $575 | N/A | N/A |
| 101 | Child (Offshore) | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,015 |
| 103 | Parent | $6,600 | $3,300 | $1,655 |
| 116 | Carer | $2,720 | $1,365 | $680 |
| 143 | Contributory Parent* | $4,245 | $3,145 | $1,065 |
| 151 | Former Resident | $6,005 | $3,000 | $1,500 |
| 155 / 157 | Resident Return | $1,475 | $80 | N/A |
| 173 | Contributory Parent (Temporary)* | $4,245 | $3,145 | $1,065 |
| 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | $6,135 | $3,070 | $1,540 |
| 190 | Skilled Nominated | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| 191 | Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) | $6,135 | $3,065 | $1,535 |
| 309 / 100 | Partner (Offshore) | $11,710 | $5,860 | $2,935 |
| 400 | Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) | $535 | $535 | $135 |
| 404 | Special Purpose | $535 | $535 | $135 |
| 407 | Training | $535 | $535 | $135 |
| 408 | Temporary Activity | $535 | $535 | $135 |
| 417 | Working Holiday | $840 | N/A | N/A |
| 462 | Work and Holiday | $840 | N/A | N/A |
| 482 | Skills in Demand | $4,015 | $4,015 | $1,005 |
| 485 | Temporary Graduate | $5,750 | $2,875 | $1,450 |
| 491 | Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| 494 | Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | $6,140 | $3,070 | $1,535 |
| 500 | Student | $2,500 | $1,530 | $500 |
| 600 (Offshore) | Visitor (Tourist) | $250 | N/A | N/A |
| 600 (Onshore) | Visitor | $630 | N/A | N/A |
| 602 | Medical Treatment | $480 | $240 | $120 |
| 804 | Aged Parent | $6,600 | $3,300 | $1,655 |
| 820 / 801 | Partner (Onshore) | $11,710 | $5,860 | $2,935 |
| 864 | Contributory Aged Parent* | $6,300 | $3,145 | $1,065 |
| 866 | Protection | $50 | N/A | N/A |
| 870 (3 years) | Sponsored Parent (Temporary) | $6,370 | $1,515 | $4,855 |
| 870 (5 years) | Sponsored Parent (Temporary) | $12,440 | $1,515 | $10,925 |
| 884 | Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary)* | $6,300 | $3,145 | $1,065 |
* Contributory parent visas have a second instalment payable later. Fees for visas not shown here can be found on the Home Affairs website.
Income thresholds
| Income threshold | From 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) | $79,423 |
| Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT), Skills in Demand 482 | $79,423 |
| Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT), Skills in Demand 482 | $146,576 |
The new thresholds apply to Skills in Demand (482) and Employer Nomination Scheme (186) applications lodged on or after 1 July 2026.
Review and court charges
| Review and court charges | From 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| ART application fee, review of migration decision (Part 5) | $3,727 |
| ART application fee, review of protection visa decision (Part 7) | $2,293 |
| Federal Circuit Court, full fee | $4,180 |
| Federal Circuit Court, reduced fee (under s 2.06A) | $2,090 |
New fees apply to any application fee paid on or after 1 July 2026, even if the application was lodged earlier.
Australian citizenship application fees
| Item | Application | Fee before 1 July 2026 | Fee from 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 16, two or more siblings applying together | First sibling $370; additional siblings $150 | First sibling $380; additional siblings $160 |
| 2 | Section 16, other application | $370 | $380 |
| 3 | Section 19C, two or more siblings applying together | First sibling $370; additional siblings $150 | First sibling $380; additional siblings $160 |
| 4 | Section 19C, other application | $370 | $380 |
| 13 | Section 21(2), pensioner concession card holder or dependant child | $80 | $85 |
| 14 | Section 21(2), other application | $575 | $595 |
| 16 | Section 21, other application | $350 | $365 |
| 18 | Section 21(2), repeat application where the test was previously sat on or after 1 October 2007 | $350 | $365 |
| 20 | Section 29, other than item 19 | $245 | $255 |
| 21 | Section 33 application | $310 | $320 |
| 24 | Section 37, other than items 21A, 22 or 23 | $280 | $290 |
Citizenship fees are indexed to CPI under the Citizenship Regulation 2016 amendments. Source: Migration Institute of Australia fee chart.
