Last Updated: 1 July 2026

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How much does a partner visa cost in Australia?

The partner visa Australia cost starts from AUD 11,710. This fee is set by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs and applies to most applicants.

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Most applicants more than AUD 11,710 in total once medical checks, police certificates, and document preparation are included.

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To calculate your exact partner visa cost based on your situation, use the official Australian Government Visa Pricing Estimator.

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If you are unsure about your partner visa costs or want to avoid costly mistakes, you can speak with a registered migration agent.

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RACC can assess your situation, explain the correct visa pathway, and help you prepare an application that meets Department of Home Affairs requirements. Book Free Consultation

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Quick cost summary (2026)

• Government visa fee (main applicant): AUD 11,710

• Additional applicant 18 and over: AUD 5,860

• Additional applicant under 18: AUD 2,935

• Permanent visa stage: no extra fee

• Real total cost: More Than AUD 11,710 (Government visa fee plus any applicable third-party costs)​​

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What does the partner visa fee include?

The visa application charge covers both temporary and permanent stages under a single application, as defined by the Department of Home Affairs.

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The visa application charge covers:

• Temporary partner visa (820 or 309)

• Permanent partner visa (801 or 100)

• Assessment of your relationship

• Processing of your full application

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You lodge one application and pay once.

The permanent stage does not require a second payment.

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What additional costs should you expect?

The government fee does not include third-party expenses.

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Required additional costs

• Health examinations

Required for all applicants.

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• Police certificates

Required for each country where you have lived.

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• Document translation

Required for non-English documents.

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• Biometrics (if requested)

Depends on country and application.

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• Dependants

Each additional applicant aged 18 or over adds AUD 5,860. Each additional applicant under 18 adds AUD 2,935.

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Partner visa cost by subclass (820 vs 309)

Subclass 820 (onshore)

• Cost: from AUD 11,710

• Includes permanent Subclass 801 stage

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Subclass 309 (offshore)

• Cost: from AUD 11,710

• Includes permanent Subclass 100 stage

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There is no difference in base cost between onshore and offshore applications.

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Does the permanent visa stage cost extra?

No.

• Subclass 801: no additional fee

• Subclass 100: no additional fee

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The full cost is paid upfront when applying.

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Partner visa cost by application type — full fee breakdown (2026)

Not every partner visa applicant pays the full AUD 11,710 base charge. The fee depends on your current visa history.

Partner visa (820/801) — standard application

• Base charge: AUD 11,710

• Additional applicant 18 and over: AUD 5,860

• Additional applicant under 18: AUD 2,935

Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa (309/100)

• Base charge: AUD 11,710

• Additional applicant 18 and over: AUD 5,860

• Additional applicant under 18: AUD 2,935

Partner visa (820/801) — Prospective Marriage visa holder

• Base charge: AUD 1,955

• Additional applicant 18 and over: AUD 980

• Additional applicant under 18: AUD 485

Partner visa (820/801) — Ceased Prospective Marriage visa

• Base charge: AUD 2,475

• Additional applicant 18 and over: AUD 1,235

• Additional applicant under 18: AUD 625

Partner visa (820/801) — Transitional visa holder (EETV)

• Base charge: AUD 700

• Additional applicant 18 and over: AUD 350

• Additional applicant under 18: AUD 180

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Why the fee drops for some applicants

If you hold a Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) and apply for the partner visa, you pay AUD 1,955, not AUD 11,710. The Department already charged you the full rate when you applied for the 300 visa.

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The same logic applies if your Prospective Marriage visa ceased before you applied, or if you hold a transitional Extended Eligibility Temporary Visa (EETV). Both pathways carry a reduced fee because you already paid a partner-pathway charge earlier.

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Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)

• Base charge: AUD 3,235

• Additional applicant 18 and over: AUD 1,615

• Additional applicant under 18: AUD 810

If you hold a Dependent Child visa (445) and later apply for a partner visa, you pay a nil visa application charge. Check our Child Visa page if this applies to you.

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Real total cost examples

Single applicant

• Visa fee: AUD 11,710

• Additional costs: varies
  Total: typically above AUD 11,710

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Applicant with documentation and checks

• Visa fee: AUD 11,710

• Additional costs: medical, police, translation
  Total: often exceeds AUD 12,000

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Application with dependants

• ​Main applicant: AUD 11,710

• One dependent child under 18: AUD 2,935

• Total visa fee: AUD 14,645

• Add medical, police, and translation costs on top A second adult dependant adds AUD 5,860 instead.

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Onshore vs offshore cost comparison