Effective 1 July 2026, the Australian Government officially adjusted Visa Application Charges (VAC) across a range of visa subclasses, including Student Visas (Subclass 500), Visitor Visas (Subclass 600), Temporary Graduate Visas (Subclass 485), Partner Visas, Parent Visas, and Child Visas.
This fee review is critical for financial planning and application timelines for prospective international students, families, and skilled migrants preparing to lodge Australian visa applications.
Which Australian Visa Subclasses Are Affected?
Key categories subject to the updated pricing schedule from 1 July 2026 include:
- Student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
- Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
- Partner & Prospective Marriage Visas (Subclass 820/801 & 309/100)
- Parent Visas (Subclass 143, 864, 870)
- Child Visas (Subclass 101/802)
- Australian Citizenship Applications
Student Visa (Subclass 500): Tiered Fee Structure
Under the revised schedule:
- Passport holders from Vietnam and select ASEAN nations pay AUD 2,050 (an increase of AUD 50).
- General international passport holders are subject to AUD 2,500 (an increase of AUD 500).
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Rates
- Offshore Lodgement: AUD 250
- Onshore Lodgement: AUD 630
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Adjustment
The application charge for Subclass 485 has risen to AUD 5,750, representing one of the highest adjustments across temporary visa programs. Graduates intending to remain in Australia should factor this into post-study financial planning.
