Australia Visa Cost Calculator — New July 2026 Fees
Australian visa fees rose sharply on July 1, 2026 — most categories by around 25%, but some far more steeply: Bridging Visa B jumped over 200% and Resident Return visas more than tripled. This calculator shows the current government application charge for the main visa types, and the increase where the previous fee is known.
Primary applicant, base charge only — additional family members, the Non-Internet Application Charge, and biometrics/health-check fees are extra. Confirm the exact figure for your situation on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying.
Fees reflect the published Department of Home Affairs schedule effective July 1, 2026, for the primary applicant only. Visa fees are indexed and change periodically — confirm the current charge on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au before applying.
How to use this tool
- Select the visa type you're applying for.
- Press Show current fee to see the base government charge that applies from July 1, 2026.
- Where the previous fee is known, you'll also see exactly how much it increased.
- Budget separately for additional family members, biometrics and any migration agent fees — this shows the primary applicant's base charge only.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Australian visa fees increase so much in July 2026?
Most visa application charges rose by roughly 25% as part of the government's annual indexation, but a few categories — notably Bridging Visa B and Resident Return visas — saw far steeper increases (over 200% and 200% respectively), reflecting a bigger policy repricing rather than standard indexation.
Which visa saw the biggest increase?
Bridging Visa B had the largest jump, rising from $190 to $575 — a 203% increase. Resident Return visas followed closely, up 201% from $490 to $1,475.
Does this include fees for a partner or children?
No — this shows the primary applicant's base charge only. Most visa categories charge an additional fee per accompanying adult and child, which varies significantly by visa subclass — check the official fee estimator for your specific family composition.
Is Australia now the most expensive study destination?
For student visas specifically, Australia had the highest application fee of any major English-speaking study destination as of July 2026, ahead of the UK and Canada — a factor increasingly cited by prospective international students when comparing countries.