As of July 1, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs has officially implemented new visa and citizenship fee increases.
Here is a specific, factual breakdown of Increase in Australian Visa Fees July 2026 and how this impacts you.
The government has introduced a dual-tier fee system.
If you hold a passport from one of the following recognized “Pacific-regional country,” you now qualify for significantly lower base application charges:
Here is the list of visa categories which will be affected with increase in Australian visa fees July 2026:
| Visa Category | New Fee (Pacific Countries) | New Fee (Other Applicants) |
| Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) | $2,360 | $5,750 |
| Employer Nomination (Permanent) (Subclass 186) | $5,035 | $6,140 |
| Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Provisional (Subclass 494) | $5,035 | $6,140 |
| Partner (Migrant) (Class BC) | $9,600 | $11,710 |
| Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) | $5,030 | $6,135 |
| Nominated (Permanent) (Subclass 190) | $5,035 | $6,140 |
| Skilled Work Regional Provisional (Subclass 491) | $5,035 | $6,140 |
| Working Holiday (Subclass 417) | $840 | $1,000 |
| Visitor Tourist Stream (Subclass 600) – Outside Australia | $205 | $250 |
| Visitor Tourist Stream (Subclass 600) – In Australia | $515 | $630 |
| Student Visa (Subclass 500) | $2050 | $2500 |
| Skills In Demand (Subclass 482) | $3,290 | $4,015 |
| Bridging Visa B (BVB) | $195 | $575 |
If you are applying for Australian citizenship, fees have slightly increased for applications lodged on or after July 1, 2026:
For businesses sponsoring overseas workers, the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT)—the minimum salary required to independently support a worker in Australia—is now $79,423. This applies to all nominations made from July 1, 2026, onward.
Whether you are an employer adjusting to the new $79,423 TSMIT or an applicant wanting to ensure you qualify for specific regional passport concessions, timing and accuracy are everything. Don’t risk costly application errors, delays, or visa refusals due to incorrect fee payments.
Contact our registered migration agents today to review your strategy, calculate your exact costs, and ensure your application is lodged flawlessly under the new regulations.
