Visa Application Fee Increases

The 2023 Federal Budget has forecast the following increases in Visa Application Charges (VACs) from 1 July 2023:

· Visitor, working holiday, work and holiday, training, temporary activity and temporary work (short stay

specialist) visas will increase by 15%

· Business innovation and investment visas will increase by 40%

· Other visas (other than Pacific Engagement visa and Pacific Australia Labour Mobility visas) will increase

by 6%

This will apply to applications lodged on or after 1 July 2023. Therefore applicants are recommended to lodge prior to this date to avoid increased costs.

If you require further advice about your application and prospects please don’t hesitate to contact us.