Subclass 189 visa fees for an Australian skilled independent 189 visa.
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At the time of lodgement of Skilled Independent subclass 189 visa the primary applicant and all dependent family members must pay visa application charge. There may be a second instalment payable for some applicants before a decision is made on the visa 189 application.
Subclass 189 Visa Costs in 2026 - 2027 are as follows:
The primary applicant lodging the visa 189 application must pay a visa application charge of: A$6,135.
The secondary applicant who is atleast 18 while lodging the 189 visa Australia must pay a visa cost of: A$3,070.
The secondary applicant who is at least 18 while lodging the visa subclass 189 must pay a visa cost of: A$1,540.
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, valid passport holders:
Base application charge for subclass 189 visa fees is A$5,030; 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.
Base application charge for subclass 189 visa fees is A$6,135; Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18: A$3,070; Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18: A$1,540.
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