Subclass 186 Visa Fee

Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa costs for Australian work visa.

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Subclass 186 Visa Fees

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

Subclass 186 Visa Costs in 2026 - 2027 are as follows:

Subclass 186 Visa Fee Primary Applicant

The primary applicant lodging the employer nomination scheme visa 186 application must pay a visa application charge of: A$6,140.

Subclass 186 Fees for Additional Applicant At least 18 Years of Age

The secondary applicant who is atleast 18 while lodging the 186 visa Australia must pay a visa cost of: A$3,070.

Subclass 186 Visa Cost Additional Applicant below 18 Years of Age

The secondary applicant who is atleast 18 while lodging the visa 186 Australia must pay a visa cost of: A$1,535.

Pacific Region Country Passport Holders

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:

Subclass 186 Visa Application Charge

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 Fee

Subclass 186 Nomination application Costs in 2026 - 2027 are as follows:

Subclass 186 Nomination Fee

Subclass 186 Nomination application government fees is A$540.

Subclass 186 Nomination Fees for Employer Skilling Australian Fund Levy

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 Visa Fees Before Grant

Subclass 186 Second Installment Payable Before Visa Grant:

The second installment (payable before grant of visa 186) is Nil if:

  • 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 second installment (payable before grant of visa 186) is Nil if:

  • 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.

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time Frequently Asked Questions

Can main applicant include dependent kids in the application?

Yes, the main applicant can include dependent family unit members in the 186 visa application.

Subclass 186 Visa Relevant Policies

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time

Subclass 186 Visa Processing Time 2026 for skills in demand 186 visa.

Subclass 186 Visa Fees

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Subclass 186 Visa Checklist

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Subclass 186 Visa Occupation List

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Subclass 186 Visa English Requirement

Subclass 186 visa english requirement of competent english must be met by all applicants of visa 186 Australia.

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