Visa Fee Calculator Australia
Estimate Your Visa Cost

How to Use the Visa Fee Calculator

1. Choose your visa subclass and stream.

2. Select whether you are applying in Australia or outside Australia.

3. Add each family member included in your application.

4. Review your estimated total in AUD.

5. Confirm the amount with the official Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.

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What affects your visa fee estimate?

Visa subclass and stream

Select the visa and stream that match your intended application. A fee estimate for a different stream may not reflect your circumstances.

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If you are planning a holiday or family visit, RACC’s Visitor visa subclass 600 guide can help you explore the relevant options. If you are preparing to study, start with our Student visa guide.

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Confirm the applicable charge using the official visa pricing information.

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Additional applicants

Including family members in a permitted combined application may attract additional applicant charges. These can depend on the visa type, each person’s age and their location when the application is lodged.

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Not every visa allows additional applicants. Home Affairs also distinguishes between family members applying with you and non-migrating family members who are only listed in the application. Check the additional applicant charge rules.

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If you are budgeting for a partner application, our partner visa cost guide provides a more focused starting point.

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Your location and previous visa history

Some temporary visa applications made in Australia attract a subsequent temporary application charge. Whether it applies depends on the relevant visa categories, each applicant’s individual visa history and any exemptions.

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Being in Australia does not automatically mean this charge is payable. Check the Home Affairs subsequent temporary application charge guidance before adding it to your budget.

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Applicable concessions or exemptions

Some applicants may qualify for a reduced or nil charge. Eligibility depends on the visa and the particular concession or exemption; it should not be assumed from nationality alone.

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Home Affairs identifies concessions for certain eligible citizenship groups on some visas in its current visa pricing guidance.

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What the Estimate Does Not Include

The calculator estimates government visa application charges only. Your total budget may also include:

• Health examinations and police certificates

• Skills assessments and English tests

• Translations

• A second instalment for some visas

• Sponsorship or nomination fees for employer-sponsored visas

• Card payment surcharges

• Professional service fees

We explain each of these costs, plus refunds and concessions, in our guide to Australia visa fees.

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Professional service fees

If you choose professional application support, request a separate quote describing the services included. Keep that quote separate from the government charges and other expenses in your budget.

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You can choose a RACC consultation relevant to your visa to discuss the assistance you need and check any consultation fee before booking.

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Applying from Australia or overseas

Your application location can affect the visa stream available to you and the charges that apply. For example, Home Affairs lists separate Tourist streams for Visitor visa applications made inside and outside Australia. Check the official Visitor visa information.

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Before using an estimate, confirm your visa subclass, stream and intended application location. If your circumstances change, review the estimate again.

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If you are finishing your studies and considering your next application, our Temporary Graduate visa guide can help you explore that pathway before selecting a visa in the calculator.

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Visa Fee Calculator FAQs

Is this the same as the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator?

No. This calculator is an independent estimate tool from RACC. The Department of Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator is the official source, so use it to confirm your final amount before you lodge.

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Does the calculator show my total application budget?

No. The calculator estimates government visa application charges only. Your total budget may also include health examinations, police certificates, skills assessments, English tests, translations, sponsorship or nomination fees and professional service fees.

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Do I need to pay extra for my partner or children?

Yes. Each family member included in your application usually pays an additional applicant charge. The amount depends on the visa and whether the family member is 18 or older or under 18.

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Is applying from Australia always more expensive?

Not always. Some visas charge a different amount depending on where you apply.

For example, the Visitor visa (subclass 600) Tourist stream costs AUD 250 from outside Australia and AUD 630 in Australia.

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Can I use the estimate if I am applying from overseas?

Yes. Select your location when you use the calculator. Visa charges are set in Australian dollars, so your final amount can change with exchange rates and card payment surcharges.

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Does paying the visa application fee guarantee approval?

No. Paying the fee only allows the Department of Home Affairs to process your application. Your visa is assessed against the criteria for that visa.