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Visa Cost Estimator
Reviewed by Mohammad Saghir Khan, Registered Migration Agent (MARN 1170510)Last reviewed:
How to Use This Tool
Every Australian visa has a government application charge, set by the Migration Regulations and usually increased each 1 July. Choose your visa and the number of family members, and the estimator shows the charges in force from 1 July 2026 for the main applicant and each family member.
- Choose your visaPick the visa and stream from the list, for example Partner 820/801 or Student 500 for ASEAN passport holders.
- Add family membersEnter how many family members aged 18 or over and under 18 are in the same application.
- Read the totalThe panel shows the charge for each person and the total.
- Check extra costsNote any warning about the Subsequent Temporary Application Charge or family members who must apply separately.
What You Will Need
- The visa you plan to apply for
- The ages of family members applying with you
Understanding Your Result
- Total: the government charge for everyone in the application.
- Notes: extra charges or family members that cannot be included.
When to Get Advice
- You are not sure which visa or stream fits you
- You are applying in Australia and may pay the extra AUD 700 charge
- You need a full budget including health checks and skills assessments
Speak with a Registered Migration Agent: call 1300 919 717 or book a consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plain-English answers to the questions we are asked most often.
How much does an Australian visa cost in 2026?
It depends on the visa. From 1 July 2026, for example, the main applicant charge is AUD 2,500 for a Student visa (AUD 2,050 for ASEAN passport holders), AUD 5,750 for a Temporary Graduate (485) visa, and AUD 6,135 for a Skilled Independent (189) visa. Choose a visa in the estimator to see its charges for family members.
When do visa charges change?
Most charges are indexed every 1 July, and the government can change them at other times. The charge that applies is the one in force on the day you lodge your application.
Do family members pay extra?
Usually, yes. Most visas have an additional applicant charge for each family member aged 18 or over and a lower charge for each child under 18. A few visas have no charge for some family members, which usually means they cannot be included and must apply separately.
What is the Subsequent Temporary Application Charge?
An extra AUD 700 per applicant that can apply when you lodge certain temporary visa applications in Australia while holding, or having last held, a temporary visa you also applied for in Australia.
Are there other costs besides the visa charge?
Yes. Health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, skills assessments, English tests, translations and, for some visas, health insurance or employer sponsorship fees are paid separately. Our professional fees are also separate.
Are there lower charges for some countries?
Yes. Eligible citizens of Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste pay lower charges for some visas, and ASEAN passport holders pay a lower Student visa charge. The estimator lists these rates separately.
Is the estimate the same as the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator?
It uses the charges from the official price list and regulations checked on the date shown below. Always confirm the final amount in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator or ImmiAccount before you pay.
Does the estimator save my choices?
No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser. What you enter is not sent to Aussie ASEAN, Home Affairs or anyone else, and we never ask for your passport number or ImmiAccount password.
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