DIAC Fee Increase From 1 September 2013

From 1 September 2013, there will be a 15 % rise in all visa application charges, except for certain Student visas and Tourist visas.

The following table lists the current and new visa application charge (VAC) for a selection of visa subclasses.

Visa Name		Current VAC	New VAC
Subclass 400 – Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa	Primary Applicant	$145	$165
	Secondary Applicant Over 18	$75	$85
	Secondary Applicant Under 18	$35	$40
Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled) visa	Primary Applicant	$900	$1 035
	Secondary Applicant Over 18	$900	$1 035
	Secondary Applicant Under 18	$225	$260
Subclass 401 Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa	Primary Applicant	$315	$360
	Secondary Applicant Over 18	$315	$360
	Secondary Applicant Under 18	$80	$90
Subclass 402 Temporary Work (Training & Research) visa	Primary Applicant	$315	$360
	Secondary Applicant Over 18	$315	$360
	Secondary Applicant Under 18	$80	$90
Subclass 188 – Business Skills – Business Innovation & Investment (Provisional) visa	Primary Applicant	$4 065	$4 675
	Secondary Applicant Over 18	$2 035	$2 340
	Secondary Applicant Under 18	$1 015	$1 170
Subclass 888 – Business Skills – Business Innovation & Investment (Permanent) visa	Primary Applicant	$1 960	$2 255
	Secondary Applicant Over 18	$980	$1 130
	Secondary Applicant Under 18	$490	$565
Subclass 186 –  Employer Nomination (Permanent) visa	Primary Applicant	$3 060	$3 520
	Secondary Applicant over 18	$1 530	$1 760
	Secondary Applicant under 18	$765	$880
Subclass 187 – Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa	Primary Applicant	$3 060	$3 520
	Secondary Applicant over 18	$1 530	$1 760
	Secondary Applicant under 18	$765	$880
Subclass 189 – Skilled & Independent Visa Subclass 190 – Skilled & Nominated Visa	Primary Applicant	$3 060	$3 520
	Secondary Applicant Over 18	$1 530	$1 760
	Secondary Applicant Under 18	$765	$880