AUSTRALIA – Increased Application Fees From 1 January 2013
Australia’s Department of Immigration and Citizenship has announced new application fees, effective 1 January 2013. Fees for 457 visa applications have increased by $AUD105, fees for working holiday visas are also up by nearly AUD$100, and fees for partner (spouse/de-factor partner applications) have increased significantly, by over AUD$900.
New Application Fees
A of 1 January 2013, the following fee schedule will apply:
| Visa Category | Pre 1/1/13 | Post 1/1/13 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Business Sponsorship | $420 | $420 (no change) |
| Standard Business Nomination | $85 | $85 (no change) |
| Temporary Business Long Stay, visa subclass 457 | $350 | $455 |
| Temporary Business Short Stay, visa subclass 456 | $140 | $140 (no change) |
| Working Holiday Visa, subclass 417 and 462 | $280 | $365 |
| Partner (spouse/de-facto) | $3060 | $3975 |
Action Items
- Note the increased application fees and plan accordingly
This news alert was prepared using information provided by Visa Executive
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