Skilled Visa Application Costs in Australia

	Cost	Explanation
Skills Assessment	Variable	This fee is payable directly to the relevant skills assessment authority.
State Nomination Fee	Variable	This fee is payable directly to the state you are seeking nomination from.
Visa Application Charge	Variable, depending on visa subclass	Visa fees for 491, 189 and 190: $4,045 for the main applicant, $2,020 for a partner (and any child over 18) and $1,015 for each child under 18 years of age. Visa fees for 485: $1,650 for the main applicant, $825 for a partner (and any child over 18) and $415 for each child under 18 years of age.
English Test (if required)	Approx. $350	This fee is payable directly to the English testing centre. You may need an English test even if English is your native language.
Medical Examination	Approx. $400 per adult and $350 per child	This fee is payable for each person included in your application.
Police Checks	Variable	This fee is payable to the police authorities in the countries where you have lived for 12 months or more.
Translation of Documents (if required)	Variable	This fee is payable to the person responsible for certifying / translating your documents.

Skilled Visa Application Prepared, Managed and Lodged by a True Blue Migration Agent

	Cost	Explanation
Management of your General Skilled Migation visa (189, 190 or 491, including management of skill assessment)	$6,900 split into three parts	Your case is managed by a True Blue Migration Registered Migration Agent. Our fee includes the management of your skill assessment, state nomination, expression of interest and visa application. You will deal directly with your True Blue Migration agent who will liaise with immigration on your behalf and keep you updated on relevant immigration policy changes. If you hold a positive skill assessment, the fee will be lowered. You can contact us directly to discuss.
Management of your Skilled Independent Visa 189 New Zealand stream	$3,300 split 20% on sign up, 80% later	Your visa is prepared and managed by a True Blue Migration Registered Migration Agent who will liaise with Immigration on your behalf and keep you updated on relevant immigration policy changes.
Management of your Temporary Graduate Visa (485) - Post Study Work Stream (PSWS)	$1,995 split into two parts	Your visa is prepared and managed by a True Blue Migration Registered Migration Agent who will liaise with Immigration on your behalf and keep you updated on relevant immigration policy changes.

If you have lodged a skilled visa that has been refused, you may be able to appeal the case officer’s decision. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) charges a fee of $3,153 for an appeal. Our fee to manage an AAT appeal varies depending on the complexity of the case.

SURCHARGE: If your visa situation has an urgent deadline, and requires additional resources, there may be a surcharge applied to the management fee.

Need help with your skilled visa application? Contact Us Today