Visa guide
Australian visas, and what they actually cost
The government charge for each visa, plus the range of professional fees agents on VisaBid quote for that work. Both halves, because only the sum is a price.
This guide is information, not immigration assistance
VisaBid is not a migration agency and cannot advise you. Only a registered migration agent or an Australian legal practitioner may give immigration assistance. Points, charges and processing times shown here are general information drawn from published sources and may be out of date or wrong for your circumstances. Nothing here is a prediction of any outcome.
Skilled & work
Points-tested and employer-sponsored work visas
| Visa | Government charge | Typical agent fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Independent visa
Points-tested |
$6,135 | $2k-$5.5k | $8.1k-$11.6k | Get quotes |
| Skilled Nominated visa
State nominated |
$6,140 | $2.2k-$6k | $8.3k-$12.1k | Get quotes |
| Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Regional |
$6,140 | $2.2k-$6k | $8.3k-$12.1k | Get quotes |
| Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa
Regional PR |
$630 | $1.5k-$3.5k | $2.1k-$4.1k | Get quotes |
| Skills in Demand visa
Employer sponsored (temporary) |
$4,015 | $2.5k-$6k | $6.5k-$10k | Get quotes |
| Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Employer sponsored (PR) |
$6,140 | $2.5k-$6.5k | $8.6k-$12.6k | Get quotes |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
Regional |
$6,140 | $2.5k-$6.5k | $8.6k-$12.6k | Get quotes |
| Training visa
Training |
$405 | $1.5k-$3.5k | $1.9k-$3.9k | Get quotes |
| Temporary Activity visa
Activity |
$405 | $900-$2.5k | $1.3k-$2.9k | Get quotes |
| I am not sure which visa I need
Triage |
Nil | $300-$1.5k | $300-$1.5k | Get quotes |
Partner & family
Partner, parent, child and other family visas
| Visa | Government charge | Typical agent fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner visa (onshore, temporary)
Onshore 820/801 |
$11,710 | $2.8k-$7k | $14.5k-$18.7k | Get quotes |
| Partner visa (offshore, provisional)
Offshore 309/100 |
$11,710 | $2.8k-$7k | $14.5k-$18.7k | Get quotes |
| Prospective Marriage visa
Fiance |
$11,710 | $2.8k-$6.5k | $14.5k-$18.2k | Get quotes |
| Partner visa (permanent, onshore)
Second stage |
Nil | $800-$2.5k | $800-$2.5k | Get quotes |
| Partner visa (permanent, offshore)
Second stage |
Nil | $800-$2.5k | $800-$2.5k | Get quotes |
| Contributory Parent visa
Parent |
$49,900 | $3k-$8k | $52.9k-$57.9k | Get quotes |
| Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa
Parent |
$30,400 | $3k-$7.5k | $33.4k-$37.9k | Get quotes |
| Parent visa (non-contributory)
Parent |
$5,160 | $2.5k-$6k | $7.7k-$11.2k | Get quotes |
| Aged Parent visa
Parent |
$5,160 | $2.5k-$6k | $7.7k-$11.2k | Get quotes |
| Contributory Aged Parent visa
Parent |
$49,900 | $3k-$8k | $52.9k-$57.9k | Get quotes |
| Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa
Parent |
$12,150 | $1.5k-$4k | $13.7k-$16.1k | Get quotes |
| Child visa (offshore)
Child |
$3,075 | $1.5k-$4k | $4.6k-$7.1k | Get quotes |
| Child visa (onshore)
Child |
$3,075 | $1.5k-$4k | $4.6k-$7.1k | Get quotes |
| Orphan Relative visa
Other family |
$3,075 | $1.8k-$4.5k | $4.9k-$7.6k | Get quotes |
| Remaining Relative visa
Other family |
$5,160 | $2k-$5k | $7.2k-$10.2k | Get quotes |
| Carer visa
Other family |
$5,160 | $2k-$5.5k | $7.2k-$10.7k | Get quotes |
Student & graduate
Study in Australia and stay on after graduating
| Visa | Government charge | Typical agent fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work |
$5,750 | $1.2k-$3k | $7k-$8.8k | Get quotes |
| Student visa
Study |
$2,500 | $800-$2.5k | $3.3k-$5k | Get quotes |
| Student Guardian visa
Guardian |
$1,870 | $800-$2.2k | $2.7k-$4.1k | Get quotes |
| Student visa - further stay / change of provider
Study |
$2,500 | $800-$2.5k | $3.3k-$5k | Get quotes |
Visitor & working holiday
Tourism, business visitor and working holiday
| Visa | Government charge | Typical agent fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa
Tourist / Business visitor |
$250 | $500-$1.5k | $750-$1.8k | Get quotes |
| Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Visitor |
$20 | $200-$600 | $220-$620 | Get quotes |
| eVisitor
Visitor |
Nil | $200-$600 | $200-$600 | Get quotes |
| Working Holiday visa
Working holiday |
$670 | $400-$1.2k | $1.1k-$1.9k | Get quotes |
| Work and Holiday visa
Working holiday |
$670 | $400-$1.2k | $1.1k-$1.9k | Get quotes |
| Medical Treatment visa
Medical |
$395 | $800-$2.5k | $1.2k-$2.9k | Get quotes |
Business & investor
Business innovation, investment and talent
| Visa | Government charge | Typical agent fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa
Permanent |
$3,655 | $5k-$15k | $8.7k-$18.7k | Get quotes |
| National Innovation visa
Talent |
$6,235 | $5k-$15k | $11.2k-$21.2k | Get quotes |
| Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
Other |
$405 | $1.2k-$3.5k | $1.6k-$3.9k | Get quotes |
Citizenship & residence
Resident return, citizenship applications
| Visa | Government charge | Typical agent fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Return visa
Residence |
$1,475 | $800-$3k | $2.3k-$4.5k | Get quotes |
| Australian citizenship by conferral
Citizenship |
$595 | $800-$2.5k | $1.4k-$3.1k | Get quotes |
| Australian citizenship by descent
Citizenship |
$380 | $600-$2k | $980-$2.4k | Get quotes |
| New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa
Residence |
$1,330 | $1k-$3k | $2.3k-$4.3k | Get quotes |
| Skilled Independent (New Zealand stream)
Residence |
$420 | $1.2k-$3.5k | $1.6k-$3.9k | Get quotes |
Refusals, appeals & review
ART review, ministerial intervention, s48 bars
| Visa | Government charge | Typical agent fee | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART review of a visa refusal or cancellation
Merits review |
$3,727 | $2.5k-$9k | $6.2k-$12.7k | Get quotes |
| Ministerial intervention request
Intervention |
Nil | $2k-$7k | $2k-$7k | Get quotes |
| Section 48 bar / onshore refusal strategy
Strategy |
Nil | $800-$4k | $800-$4k | Get quotes |
| Visa cancellation - notice of intention to consider
Cancellation |
Nil | $2.5k-$12k | $2.5k-$12k | Get quotes |
| Sponsor compliance and obligations
Employer |
Nil | $2k-$9k | $2k-$9k | Get quotes |
Government charges shown are the published base rates as at 1 Jul 2026. They are indexed on 1 July each year and depend on your circumstances. Confirm the current charge at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before you rely on it.