The points test and documentation requirements catch out a lot of applicants who go it alone, and a rejected or delayed application can cost far more than getting it right the first time. An AML migration lawyer can review your case and tell you exactly where the risk sits before you lodge.

Fees depend on your specific visa subclass and the number of applicants, so the estimator needs a few details before it can generate a meaningful figure. For a precise, personalised cost breakdown, book a free assessment with our migration lawyers.

Generally, the charge in effect at the time you lodge your application applies. If your circumstances change, such as adding a family member to your application, this can affect the total. Speak with a migration lawyer if your situation shifts during the process.

Skills assessments, English test fees, health examinations, police checks and any professional fees for lawyer assistance sit outside the visa application charge itself. An AML migration lawyer can walk you through a full cost picture for your situation.

This tool mirrors the same fee logic used in the Department's own Visa Pricing Estimator, kept up to date on our end. It's an indicative estimate only, not an official quote, and actual charges depend on your circumstances and the fees in effect when you lodge.

No. State and territory nomination fees for the Subclass 190 and 491 visas are charged separately by the nominating state or territory, and aren't included in this estimator's total.

Yes. A secondary applicant, whether a partner or dependent child, adds to the total visa application charge. This estimator accounts for additional applicants so your total reflects your actual family unit.

Yes. Visa application charges typically change on 1 July each year. Always confirm current pricing before relying on a figure, especially if your application timeline stretches across a financial year.

The visa application charge varies depending on your visa subclass and how many people are included in your application. This estimator gives you an indicative figure based on current Department of Home Affairs pricing, last verified on 31 August 2026.