Partner Visa Application Costs in Australia
IMPORTANT CHANGES AHEAD: On 10 December 2018 the Family Violence Bill passed in Senate. The Bill will likely mean sponsorships have to be 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. |
If you have lodged a partner visa that has been refused, you may be able to appeal the decision. The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) charges a fee of $1,683 for an appeal. Our fee to manage an AAT appeal depends on the circumstances of your case. Please refer to AAT Charges.
