Visa prices to go up by 15% on 1 September 2013!

By Chris Johnston Updated

The visa charges for many visas will be raised by approximately 15% from 1 September 2013.

Some examples of the charges are:

For an RSMS subclass 187 this means the base application charge will go up from $3060 to $3520.

Dependent spouse/partner $1530 to $1760.

Dependent child from $765 to $880

For a Contributory Parent (Migrant) per applicant the 2nd Instalment will go up from $42,220 to $48,550.

Here is a link for the Instrument listing all the changes:

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2013L01534/Explanatory%20Statement/Text

Need Help?

If you require further information regarding Australian Visa application charges or your Australian visa options you contact our offices on (08) 7225 5091 or +61 8 7225 5091

This information isaccurate on the 27 August 2013.  DIAC will change visa charges regularly and you will need to check the current charges prior to lodging an application.