Australia Visa Fees for Indians

A Guide to Australia Visa Fees for Indians

Australian visa fee differs for various visa types. The fees for the different types of Australian visas are given below:

1. Australia Tourist Visa Fees

   A tourist visa for Australia is apt if you just wish to travel and explore the country's natural wonders, cities, and culture. Here is a breakdown of the fee for the Australia visitor visa:

   Visa Type	Visa Duration	Visa Fees
   Visitor Visa Tourist Stream (Subclass 600)	Up to 12 months	AUD 200
   Visitor Visa Sponsored Family Stream (Subclass 600)	Up to 12 months	AUD 200
   Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)	Up to 12 months	AUD 670

2. Australia Business Visa Fees

   A business visa is designed for professionals who want to attend official meetings and conferences or explore investment opportunities in Australia. The fees for an Australian business visa are:

   Visa Type	Visa Duration	Visa Fees
   Business Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)	Up to 3 months	AUD 200

3. Australia Work Visa Fees

   You can apply for different types of Australian work visas depending on the kind of work and the duration. Check the table below for the fees of different types of work visas in Australia:

   Visa Type	Visa Duration	Visa Fees
   Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)	5 years	AUD 4910
   Skilled Regional Provisional Visa (Invited Pathway- Subclass 489)	4 years	AUD 4770
   Skilled Work Regional Provisional Visa (Subclass 491)	5 years	AUD 4910
   Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)	For religious work, research activity, social or cultural activity, sports or entertainment activities: Up to 2 years Special events/programmes: Up to 12 months Up to 4 years/duration of the programme if the government approves	AUD 430
   Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)	Post-vocational education: Up to 18 months Post higher education: up to 2 to 3 years	AUD 2300
   Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (Subclass 403)	1-4 years, depending on the visa subtype	AUD 375
   Temporary Work (short-stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400)	Up to 6 months	AUD 430
   Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)	Up to 4 years	AUD 3210

4. Australia Student Visa Fees

   Student visas are tailored for international learners and cover students and their guardians. Here are the Australia student visa fees depending on the length and type of study:

   Visa Type	Visa Duration	Visa Fees
   Student Visa (Subclass 500)	Up to 6 years, depending on the course duration	AUD 2000
   Student Guardian Visa (subclass 590)	In line with the student's stay duration	AUD 2000
   Training visa (subclass 407)	Up to 2 years	AUD 430

5. Australia Transit Visa Fees

   The Australian government does not charge any fees for a transit visa. To get this visa, you must transit through Australia for not more than 72 hours. You can even transit through Australia without a transit visa if you have a confirmed flight ticket from Australia to a third country within 8 hours along with an Indian official passport, and you should not go through immigration or leave the airport's transit lounge before boarding.

How Much Does it Cost to Extend an Australian Visa?

If you want to stay longer in Australia, you must apply for a new visa before your current visa expires. There are no extension fees, because the process is treated as a fresh application, and you pay the standard charge for the new visa type. While your new visa is being processed, and your current one has expired, you are usually granted a Bridging Visa A (Subclass 010) to stay in Australia legally. This visa is issued free of cost.

What are the Cancellation Charges for Australian Visas?

Visa application charges are non-refundable, even if your application is refused or withdrawn. However, in case a second instalment of the application fee is due, it is not payable if it is withdrawn or refused before processing. Similarly, any fees for pre-visa ballot registration cannot be refunded, even if your registration is not selected.

Similarly, if your Australian visa is rejected, then you won't get any refunds on the visa fee. While you can't do much about cancellation or withdrawal, opting for a refund of the visa fee cover with your travel insurance plan can help cover your visa fees.