Applicant Cost Calculator: Estimate Your Australian Visa Application Charges
Calculate visa application charges for yourself and accompanying family members. Company sponsorship charges are separate.
Visa subclass
Select the visa subclass the applicant is applying under.
About the Applicant Cost Calculator
The Applicant Cost Calculator estimates the visa application charges (VAC) you pay to the Department of Home Affairs as the main applicant, plus charges for your partner and dependent children.
It is built for the applicant's side of the process. Employer costs such as nomination fees and the SAF levy are handled by the Sponsorship Cost Estimator.
How to use the Applicant Cost Calculator
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Choose your visa. Select the subclass you are applying for: 482, 186 or 494.
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Add your family. Enter the number of accompanying adults and children.
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Submit your details. Provide your contact information to view your result.
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Review your charges. See the itemised visa application charges and the total, then book a consultation to plan your application.
Applicant Cost Calculator FAQs
What is a visa application charge?
It is the fee the Department of Home Affairs charges to process a visa application.
Does this include employer costs?
No. It covers applicant charges only. Use the Sponsorship Cost Estimator for employer costs.
Are family members charged separately?
Yes. Accompanying partners and children have their own charges, which the calculator adds up for you.
Are the figures guaranteed?
They are estimates based on published charges, which can change, so check current amounts before you apply.
Looking for more? Browse all migration tools or book a consultation with a MARA registered migration agent.