Australian Visa Cost Estimator
A detailed breakdown of government fees, SAF levy, and professional fees — split by who pays what.
⚡ Fees current as at 1 July 2025 — updated annually1 Select Visa Type
Note: There is no Dept. of Home Affairs nomination fee for the 494. The RCB (Regional Certifying Body) charges a separate assessment fee — commonly $770 (incl. GST) but varies by region. Update the field above if your RCB charges differently.
Note: The $540 nomination fee is waived for TRT stream nominations in a designated regional area, and for certain Labour Agreement stream applications. This calculator includes the fee by default — advise your client if an exemption applies.
2 Applicant Details
3 Professional Fees (optional — all incl. GST)
Enter all amounts inclusive of GST. Leave fields blank if not applicable. Sponsor fees appear under the Employer column; applicant fees appear under the Applicant column.
4 Savings Plan (optional)
Your Visa Cost Estimate
Government fees current as at 1 July 2025. This is a guide only — always confirm with a registered migration agent.
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Applicant Total
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Government Fees Total
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Grand Total — All Costs
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✦ Mandatory employer costs — cannot legally be charged back to the employee.
All other costs may be allocated by private agreement between employer and employee.
Fees are indexed annually on 1 July. Always verify at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
All other costs may be allocated by private agreement between employer and employee.
Fees are indexed annually on 1 July. Always verify at immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
SAVINGS PLAN
How much to set aside before your lodgement date
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This calculator is a guide only and does not constitute migration advice. Government fees are indexed annually on 1 July. Last updated: 1 July 2025.
This calculator is a guide only and does not constitute migration advice. Government fees are indexed annually on 1 July. Last updated: 1 July 2025.