Subclass 189 · Skilled · 2026-27 charges
How much the skilled independent visa costs.
The subclass 189 Skilled Independent visa costs $6,135 for the main applicant. The charge took effect on 1 July 2026 and applies to applications lodged on or after that date.
Subclass 189 application charges
| Main applicant | $6,135 |
| Additional applicant 18 and over | $3,070 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | $1,540 |
- A second instalment of the charge applies to any applicant aged 18 or over who is assessed as not having functional English. Confirm the amount on the pricing estimator.
Fees are set by the Department of Home Affairs and change — most charges are indexed each July. Confirm your exact cost on the official Visa Pricing Estimator before you apply.
Example totals
One applicant$6,135
Couple (two applicants 18+)$9,205
Family of four (two adults, two children under 18)$12,285
Totals cover the visa application charge payable at lodgement.
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Partner or dependants aged 18+, not counting you
Dependent children under 18
| Main applicant | $6,135 |
| Total visa application charge1 applicant, payable at lodgement | $6,135 |
- A second instalment of the charge applies to any applicant aged 18 or over who is assessed as not having functional English. Confirm the amount on the pricing estimator.
Fees for other visas
Subclass 600 — Visitor visafrom $250Subclass 500 — Student visafrom $2,500Subclass 485 — Temporary Graduate visafrom $5,750Subclass 190 — Skilled Nominated visafrom $6,140Subclass 491 — Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visafrom $6,140Subclass 820/801 — Partner visa (onshore)from $11,710Subclass 309/100 — Partner visa (offshore)from $11,710Subclass 103 — Parent visafrom $6,600Subclass 143 — Contributory Parent visafrom $6,300Subclass 173 — Contributory Parent (Temporary) visafrom $4,245Subclass 804 — Aged Parent visafrom $6,600Subclass 864 — Contributory Aged Parent visafrom $6,300Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand visafrom $4,015Subclass 417 — Working Holiday visafrom $840Subclass 462 — Work and Holiday visafrom $840