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Australia

Self-help guidance for Australian visas administered by the Department of Home Affairs. Most skilled visas require SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI). Verify current Visa Application Charges (VAC) at homeaffairs.gov.au.

Official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Government forms & filing fees

Paid to Department of Home Affairs · not to Sheria Smart

Every fee below is the official government amount. Sheria Smart does not collect government filing fees — you pay the agency directly at their portal.

Subclass 189
Skilled Independent Visa

Points-tested skilled workers not sponsored by an employer, state, or family.

AUD 4,640
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
12–24 months
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated Visa

Skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory.

AUD 4,640
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

Skilled workers nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible family member to live in regional Australia.

AUD 4,640
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand Visa (formerly TSS)

Workers sponsored by an approved Australian employer.

AUD 3,115
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme (Permanent)

Workers nominated by an Australian employer for permanent residence.

AUD 4,770
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
Subclass 820/801
Partner Visa (Onshore)

Partners of Australian citizens/PR/eligible NZ citizens applying inside Australia.

AUD 9,095
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
17–29 months (820)
Subclass 309/100
Partner Visa (Offshore)

Partners of Australian citizens/PR applying outside Australia.

AUD 9,095
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
Subclass 500
Student Visa

International students enrolled full-time in a registered CRICOS course.

AUD 1,600
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
Subclass 600
Visitor Visa

Tourists, business visitors, family visitors.

AUD 200
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
Form 1300t
Australian Citizenship by Conferral

PR residents meeting residency requirements applying for Australian citizenship.

AUD 560
Paid to Department of Home Affairs
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