Temporary Graduate Visa Application Cost to Increase from 1 February 2025

Date: 19 December 2024

The Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2024 introduces a one-off increase in the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa, effective 1 February 2025.

New Application Charges

Initial Subclass 485 Visa Applications:

  • Primary applicant: $2,235
  • Secondary applicant (over 18 years): $1,115
  • Secondary applicant (under 18 years): $560

 

Subsequent Subclass 485 Visa Applications:

Applicable to holders of a Subclass 485 visa in the Post‑Study Work, Post‑Higher Education Work, or Replacement streams applying for the Post‑Higher Education Work stream.

    • Primary applicant: $880
    • Secondary applicant (over 18 years): $440
    • Secondary applicant (under 18 years): $225

 

ComponentCurrent charge1 Feb 2025
Base application charge$1945$2235
Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18$975$1115
Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18$490$560
For those who already hold a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa and are applying for a subsequent one
Base application charge$765$880
Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18$385$440
Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18$195$225

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