Skilled Visa Application Costs in Australia

Below is a General Guide Regarding the Government Costs Involved in Making a Skilled Visa Application

There is no government fee to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI).

GOVERNMENT CHARGES		NOTES
The Skilled 189 and 190, 491, 494	AU$ 4,240	Fee for Main visa applicant.
The Skilled489, 189 and 190, 491, 494	AUS $2,120	Fee for Spouse of the Main visa applicant.
The Skilled489, 189 and 190, 491, 494	AUS $1060	This fee is per child of the Main visa applicant.
OTHER COSTS (if Applicable)		NOTES
Medical Examination	Depending upon the type of Medical Test and Examination required	This fee is payable for each person included in your application and must be paid directly to the doctor conducting your examination.
Character Clearance (Police Check)	see details	This fee is to be paid directly to the police authorities in the countries where you have lived for 12 months or more.
Certification/Translation of Documents	case by case	To pay directly to Translator
OUR FEE IN AUD		NOTES
The Skilled189 and 190, 491, 494		$4,450 – $6,450 (less $1000 to $1500 if you already have a skills assessment, the professional fees are also based on how many dependents you have, whether you are offshore on onshore and whether there are any health or character issues related to your case)- professional fees are paid in installments and into our Clients Account before we commence working of each stage.—-If you have received an invitation to apply for a SC190/189/491 our fee starts from $1900 + GST and $500 extra for each dependent

GTI visa fees – Global Talent visa fees

1^st stage: $1,500 – $2,000 – upon engagement

2^nd stage: $2000 – $2,500 – upon receipt of Unique Identifier

3^rd stage: $2000 – $2,500 – upon visa lodgement

887 visa fees

For the 887 visa , Elixir Professional fees are $2000 and $500 for each dependent (plus GST).

DHA fees for the 887 visa are $425 for the main applicant, $210 for partner and $110 for each additional applicant under 18.

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)-DHA Fees

Application	$1,730
Additional applicant Charge	$865
Additional applicant Charge -18	$435

Standard Elixir professional fees for 485 visas (case by case for complex cases):

485 visa (Post Study Work Stream): Starting from $900 + GST (additional $400 for each dependent)
485 (Graduate Work Stream- includes skills assessment): Starting from $900 + GST (additional $400 for each dependent) – Currently a skills assessment is not required. More details below*.
485 Subsequent Entrant: Elixir fee is $1,600 (plus $150 GST) and Visa Application Charge (VAC) is $1,730.
We offer a complimentary migration pathway consultation to our 485 visa clients (valued at $150)

*From 1 July 2022, applicants for a 485 visa will no longer require a skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority. They will instead be able to apply directly to Department of Home Affairs for the visa itself. As a result of this, many skills assessing authorities will not accept new skills assessment applications for candidates applying for this visa from 10 June 2022.