1 JULY 2025 VISA FEE INCREASES
Finally, the DHA have released confirmed increases for visa application fees impacting all applications lodged from midnight tonight (from 12.01am 1 July 2025 AEST).
The fee hikes apply across a range of Australian visa subclasses, including partner visas, skilled visas, employer-sponsored visas, student visas and more. Most are increased by around 3%, although the student visa has seen a bit more of an increase.
Below is a simple summary of some of the new visa fees compared to the old fees.
🇦🇺 Partner Visas (309/100, 300, 820/801)
Main applicant: $9,095 → $9,365
Additional applicant (18+): $4,550 → $4,685
Additional applicant (under 18): $2,280 → $2,345
💼 Skilled Migration Visas (189, 190, 491, 494)
Main applicant: $4,765–$4,770 → $4,910
Additional applicant (18+): $2,385 → $2,455
Additional applicant (under 18): $1,190–$1,195 → $1,230
👷 Employer Sponsored Visas (482 & 186)
Skills In Demand (482 visa)
Main applicant: $3,115 → $3,210
Additional applicant (18+): $3,115 → $3,210
Additional applicant (under 18): $780 → $805
Employer Nomination Scheme (186 visa)
Main applicant: $4,770 → $4,910
Additional applicant (18+): $2,385 → $2,455
Additional applicant (under 18): $1,190–$1,195 → $1,230
🧑🎓 Student Visas (Subclass 500)
Primary applicant: $1,600 → $2,000
Secondary applicant (over 18): $1,190 → $1,225
Secondary applicant (under 18): $390 → $400
This is one of the largest increases this year — a 25% jump for primary applicants.
🧑🔬 Graduate Visas (Subclass 485)
Primary applicant: $2,235 → $2,300
Secondary applicant (over 18): $1,115 → $1,150
Secondary applicant (under 18): $560 → $580
🏝️ Working Holiday Visas (WHV)
Application fee: $650 → $670
👨👩👧 Subclass 461 (New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship)
Primary applicant: $430 → $445
Secondary applicant (over 18): $220 → $225
Secondary applicant (under 18): $105 → $110
🧾 Bridging Visa B (BVB)
Application fee: $185 → $190
A minor increase, but important if you're travelling while waiting on another visa.
Why Are Visa Fees Increasing?
The Australian government adjusts visa application charges annually, usually in line with indexation.
Need Help?
If you're unsure how these changes affect you, or want a clear cost breakdown for your situation, book a consultation with us. We can help you map out the full cost of your visa pathway — including professional fees, surcharge estimates, and next steps.