August 05, 2021
The new Australian visa and citizenship fees
by Arunachalam
The New Australian Visa and Citizenship fees
The application fees for several Australian visas, including student, tourist, and Employer Sponsored visas, are slated to increase on July 1, 2021. In addition, the cost of applying for citizenship will skyrocket from $290 to $490 every application.
Student visas will cost $10AUD for adults and $5AUD for youngsters over the age of 18. Similarly, in the coming fiscal year, the visa fees for any of the permanent resident visas will increase from $4045 to $4115.
What are the new prices for Australian Visas?
Below is the table with new prices as on 1st July, 2021.
| Australian Visa Subclass | Current Fee | New Fee (from 1st July) |
|---|---|---|
| Student Visa – 500 | $620 | $630 |
| Student Visa – Dependent – 500 | $460 | $470 |
| Student Visa – Dependent under 18YO – 500 | $150 | $155 |
| Tourist Visa – 600 | $365 | $370 |
| Temporary Graduate Visa – 485 | $1650 | $1680 |
| Skilled Work Regional Visa – 491 | $4045 | $4115 |
| Skilled Nominated Visa – 190 | $4045 | $4115 |
| Skilled Independent Visa – 189 | $4045 | $4115 |
| TSS Visa – Short – 482 | $1265 | $1290 |
| TSS Visa – Medium – 482 | $2645 | $2690 |
| Partner Visa – 309, 820 | $7715 | $7720 |
| ENS Visa – 186 | $4045 | $4115 |
| Citizenship | $285 | $490 |
| ATT | $1731 | $3000 |
If you are applying for an Australian visa, it is critical that you have a clear budget for the costs involved, as the visa fee is usually only one of the requirements you must pay for. At MWT Education Consultancy, for example, we have a guide for international students to budget for visa extensions.
Conclusion:
For further doubts and queries you can always feel free to consult MWT Education Consultancy, which is the leading overseas education consultants in Kerala. It is one of the best education consultants in Kerala for students who like to begin their academic life and wish to study in Australia from the prestigious universities, colleges, and educational institutions across Australia.
As a prestigious study abroad agency in Kerala, MWT Education is a one-stop solution for providing flawless educational guidance and counselling, we acknowledge all the questions ranging from setting intelligent academic goals to the smallest concerns of students from the top MARA registered agents in Kochi.
Students need the right academic consultants for their education and international education requires the best migration consultants in Kochi. Partnered with around renowned universities across Australia, MWT Education Consultancy guarantees the success of your education, especially if you are interested migrate to Australia.
Are you desperate to find study abroad consultants in Kottayam & Kochi? Now, with the help of MWT Education Consultancy, be enlightened with every information regarding international education – the universities, courses, fee structures, VISA requirements, study programs and scholarships.
Wherever you reside do not hesitate to contact us as we are well known Australian migration agents in Kottayam or Kochi. So, no matter the type of course you want to study, how long you want to study for or where you want to study, you can be assured that by consulting with MWT Education Consultancy you will have a high quality and rewarding study experience. We are the most reputed Australian recruitment agencies in Kochi.
We offer assistance and support throughout every stage of your visa processing and education abroad to ensure that you are able to complete the course in flying colors.
August 5, 2021 in Migration, MWT Consultancy, Study Abroad. Tags: Australia migration, Australia PR, Australian visa, overseas education, study abroad agency, study abroad consultants in kerala, study in Australia
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