Filing fees increased

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Australian government has increased its filing fees for most visa applications.

Key Points:

• As of July 1, filing fees for most visas increased by up to three percent, including for:
  • Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visas, from 4,115 AUD to 4,240 AUD for primary applicants; from 2,060 AUD to 2,120 AUD for adult dependents; and from 1,030 AUD to 1,060 AUD for children.
  • Subclass 400 – Temporary Work, Short Stay Specialists visas, from 315 AUD to 325 AUD.
  • Subclass 482 – Temporary Skills Shortage visas (Short Term Stream), from 1,290 AUD to 1,330 AUD for adult applicants; and from 325 AUD to 335 AUD for children.
  • Subclass 482 – Temporary Skills Shortage visas (Medium Term Stream), from 2,690 AUD to 2,770 AUD, and from 675 AUD to 695 AUD for children.
• A complete list of fee changes is available in the Australian Federal Register here.

Additional Information: Processing times for work and residence permit applications have increased throughout 2022. Individuals can check this website on current processing time estimates.

BAL Analysis: Employers should take the new filing fees into account and adjust budgets if necessary.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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