Since 1 July 2025, Australian Visa Application Charges (VACs) have mostly gone up by 3%, in accordance with the Consumer Price Index. A major increase of 25% applies to applicants of Student Visa (Subclass 500)—now AUD 2,000 for the main applicant, AUD 1,225 for dependents aged 18 and over, and AUD 400 for dependents under 18.
Income levels for skilled visas have also increased, consistent with wage growth:
Core Skills: AUD 76,515
Specialist Skills: AUD 141,210
TSMIT: AUD 76,515
New applications need to achieve the new threshold or the Annual Market Salary Rate—whatever is higher. These changes don’t impact current applications.
Also, the Skilled Independent (Subclass 189) – New Zealand Stream and the Business Innovation and Investment Program have shut down.
This is Australia provides professional assistance with visa eligibility, AMSR calculations, and application preparation. Get in touch to lodge a compliant, decision-ready application under current rules.