Visa application costs & processing time
Temporary Employer Sponsored Visa Costs
The current Visa Application Charge for the Business (Long Stay) Temporary Subclass 457 Visa is AU$190. This fee is subject to change – please contact our office for confirmation.
The current Nomination Charge is AU$55 per nomination.
The current Sponsorship Application Charge is AU$280
Permanent Visa Costs
The application fee for the ENS Visa (Permanent Visa) is currently AU$1,390 or AU$2,060.
Cost Guide
Below is a general guide regarding the costs involved in making an ENS Visa (Permanent Visa) application.
| Type of Cost |
Fee |
Notes |
| Permanent Visa Application Charge |
AU$1,390 or AU$2,060 |
- This fee includes the visa applicant and any other dependent members of the immediate family.
- Payment must be made at the time of application and it is non-refundable.
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| Medical Examination |
Approx. AU$350 |
- This fee is payable for each person included in your application and must be paid directly to the doctor conducting your examination.
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| Character Clearance (police check) |
Variable |
- This fee is payable to the police authorities in the countries where you have lived for 12 months or more.
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| Certification / Translation of documents |
Variable |
- This fee is payable to the person responsible for certifying / translating your documents.
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Processing times will vary from state to state and according to business circumstances.
Processing time is generally 1 to 3 months for Employer Nomination Scheme Visas.
Please call for the processing time for a 457 Visa.
The Level 1 Service (US$229) allows for a professional assessment of your visa eligibility and preparation of a written document containing advice, information, application forms and support to manage a employer sponsored visa application.
This is our most popular service and many clients have successfully utilised this affordable alternative to traditional migration consultancy.
This service also comes with our ongoing email support and a free 30 minute telephone conversation. Our email support is now unlimited. It is our interest to ensure our clients are satisfied with our service, and if successful in migration know they can rely on us for any help and support they may need to make the transition to Australian life as easy as possible.
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