Application fee increases

From 1 July 2018 the visa application charge for most (but not all) visas will increase in line with CPI. For example the VAC for the primary applicant of the following visas will increase:

• TSS (Short term stream) – from $1150 to $1175

• TSS (Medium-long term stream) – from $2400 to $2455

• Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) / Temporary Activity from $280 to $285

• Employer Nomination Scheme – from $3670 to $3755

• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme – from $3670 to $3755

• Skilled – Independent / Skilled – Nominated – from $3670 to $3755

• Partner – from $7000 to $7160

• Child – from $2415 to $2470

• Parent – from $3945 to $4035

• Resident Return - from $365 to $375

• New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship – from $330 to $340

• Student – from $560 to $575

• Temporary Graduate – from $1500 to $1535

• Work and Holiday/Working Holiday – from $440 to $450

Application fees for secondary applicants have also increased by CPI. For further advice in relation to these changes and how they may impact on your application and visa options please contact us.