Government charges, effective 1 July 2026
Read from Migration Regulations Schedule 1 and converted at 67.33 INR per AUD (7 October 2026). Paid to Home Affairs in ImmiAccount by card; Indian cards add a 2 to 3.5 percent markup. Verified 7 October 2026.
Skilled Independent visa, Points-tested stream: primary applicant
A$6,135
About ₹4,13,070
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Skilled Independent visa, Points-tested stream: each additional applicant 18 or over
A$3,070
About ₹2,06,703
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Skilled Independent visa, Points-tested stream: each additional applicant under 18
A$1,540
About ₹1,03,688
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Skilled Independent visa, second instalment for applicant aged 18+ assessed as not having functional English: second instalment, applicant 18+ without functional english
A$4,885
About ₹3,28,907
Verified 7 October 2026 source
Beyond the charge itself, Indian applicants typically pay for an English test (about ₹17,000 to ₹18,000), a panel physician medical (₹5,000 to ₹8,000 per person), biometrics (₹2,000 to ₹3,000) and, for study and skilled visas, a skills assessment or university application fees. Our service fee is quoted separately, all-in with GST, before any work starts. Try the fee calculator for a family total.
Questions
Is the Skilled Independent visa fee refundable if refused?+
No. Visa application charges are not refunded on refusal or withdrawal, which is why the file should be checked before it is lodged.
Do family members pay extra?+
Yes, where the visa allows family members: each additional applicant pays a separate charge, lower for children under 18, and some permanent visas add a second instalment for adults without functional English.