Partner Visa Application Costs in Australia
Below is a General Guide Regarding the Government Costs Involved in Making a Partner Visa Application (effective July 2017)
| Cost | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse or Defacto Visa Application (lodged outside Australia-SC 309/100) | see details | $7,000 -the main applicant (visa application fee),
$3,505 – any child over 18 and $1,755 – each child under 18 years of age |
| Prospective Spouse Application (lodged outside Australia-SC300) | see details | $7,000 -the main applicant (visa application fee),
$3,505 – any child over 18 and $1,755 – each child under 18 years of age |
| Spouse or Defacto Visa Application (lodged inside Australia-SC820/801) | see details | $7,000 -the main applicant (visa application fee),
$3,505 – any child over 18 and $1,755 – each child under 18 years of age |
| New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship application(SC461) | see details | $325 for the main applicant (visa application fee),
$165 for any child over 18 and $80 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.
