Australia raises visa fees again; student visa now A$2,500

Australia has increased application fees for most visa categories from July 1. Under the changes, which coincide with the start of the 2026-27 year, the student visa application fee has risen to A$2,500 and the temporary graduate (subclass 485) visa fee to A$5,750.

The increases are said to hit international students, temporary graduates and family migration applicants hardest.

Fees for several skilled migration and permanent residency visa categories have also gone up, while application charges for partner and parent visas have risen by as much as 20 percent.

The revised fees are part of Australia's annual visa application fee update. Migration experts say that while many migration pathways remain open, the higher costs will most affect international students and families hoping to settle in Australia. They advise applicants to confirm the new fee details before lodging an application.