Partner Visa Application Costs in Australia
Important changes ahead:
The new sponsored family visa and approval of family sponsor changes commence on 17 April 2019. We have been notified that these changes will NOT affect Partner visas on 17 April 2019 and that current arrangements will continue to operate.
At this stage, there is no time-frame for expansion of the new sponsorship framework to other family visas and therefore the current arrangements for existing visas, including partner visas, will continue to operate from 17 April 2019.
At this stage the new changes to Sponsored family visa’s, scheduled to commence on 17 April 2019 will only be implemented for the new Sponsored Parent (Temporary) 870 visa.
Once the above changes roll out to Partner visas it would mean that Sponsorships must be lodged first and approved before Partner visas can be lodged. If you are planning to apply for a Partner visa we recommend booking an appointment to discuss and understand how these changes may impact you.
Below is a General Guide Regarding the Government Costs Involved in Making a Partner Visa Application
| Cost | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse or Defacto Visa Application (lodged outside Australia-SC 309/100) | see details | $7,160 -the main applicant (visa application fee),
$3,585 – any child over 18 and $1,795 – each child under 18 years of age |
| Prospective Spouse Application (lodged outside Australia-SC300) | see details | $7,160 -the main applicant (visa application fee),
$3,585 – any child over 18 and $1,795 – each child under 18 years of age |
| Spouse or Defacto Visa Application (lodged inside Australia-SC820/801) | see details | $7,160 -the main applicant (visa application fee),
$3,585 – any child over 18 and $1,795 – each child under 18 years of age |
| New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship application(SC461) | see details | $340 for the main applicant (visa application fee),
$170 for any child over 18 and $85 for each child under 18 years of age |
| Medical Examination | Approx. $350 per adult and $300 per child | This fee is payable for each person included in your application and must be paid directly to the doctor doing your medical tests. |
| Police Checks | see details | This fee is payable to the police authorities in the countries where you have lived for 12 months or more. |
| Translation of Documents (if required) | see details | This fee is payable to the person responsible for certifying / translating your documents. |
Partner Visa Application Prepared, Managed and Lodged by a SeekVisa Lawyer or Migration Agent
| Cost | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Management of your partner visa by a Registered Migration Agent | $3000 to $6600 depending on the complexity of your case, paid in two parts | Your partner case is managed by a SeekVisa Migration Registered Migration Agent. You will deal directly with your SeekVisa Migration agent who will liaise with Immigration on your behalf and keep you updated on relevant policy changes. |
