Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa costs for Australian work visa.
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At the time of lodgement of Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 visa the primary applicant and all dependent family members must pay visa application charge. There may be a second installment payable for some applicants before a decision is made on the visa 186 application.
Subclass 186 Visa Costs in 2026 - 2027 are as follows:
The primary applicant lodging the employer nomination scheme visa 186 application must pay a visa application charge of: A$6,140.
The secondary applicant who is atleast 18 while lodging the 186 visa Australia must pay a visa cost of: A$3,070.
The secondary applicant who is atleast 18 while lodging the visa 186 Australia must pay a visa cost of: A$1,535.
For Pacific Region Countries of Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor‑Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu:
Base application charge for subclass 186 visa fees is A$5,035; Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18: A$2,515; Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18: A$1,260.
Subclass 186 Nomination application Costs in 2026 - 2027 are as follows:
Subclass 186 Nomination application government fees is A$540.
Employers must pay the applicable nomination training contribution charge referred to as the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy. The purpose of the SAF levy is for employers to contribute to the broader skills development of Australians.
- Small (annual turnover less than $10 million) - A$3000.
- Other business (annual turnover of $10 million or more) - A$5000
Subclass 186 Second Installment Payable Before Visa Grant:
- The applicant is at least 18 at the time of application; and
- Is assessed as not having functional English; and
- Who satisfies the primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa; and
- Is not nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution, or dependent family member.
- The applicant is at least 18 at the time of application; and
- Is assessed as not having functional English; and
- Who satisfies the secondary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa; and
- Is not nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution, or dependent family member.
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