How Australia visa fees are built up
#Australian visa application charges (VACs) are typically the largest cost. Some categories also charge a Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy paid by the employer, plus secondary applicant charges for partners and dependants.
What this calculator does not include for Australia
#Government filing fees are only one component of the true cost of a Australia visa application. The calculator above does not include:
- Attorney or representative fees ($2,000–$15,000+ depending on case complexity)
- Document translation, notarization, and apostille services
- Credential evaluation fees (where required)
- Medical examinations performed by panel physicians
- English/French language test fees (IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, PTE)
- Travel and accommodation for Australia biometrics or interviews
- Visa application centre (VAC) service fees charged by VFS Global / TLScontact
- Health insurance, where it is a condition of the visa
For a full picture of what your Australia visa will actually cost, start a personalized plan — it includes both government and ancillary cost lines.
How current are the Australia fees
#Fees are extracted from the latest published Home Affairs fee schedule. Each result includes a verification date and a direct link to the official source so you can verify the line items before paying.
Compare across countries
#Looking at multiple destinations? The global version of this tool lets you compare Australia alongside the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in a single view.
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