Costs Involved When Applying for an Employer-Sponsored Visa in Brisbane
Government visa application fees
Effective from 1 July 2026, the primary applicant government charge is AUD 4,015 for the Skills in Demand visa (Subclass 482), plus a separate nomination fee of AUD 330. For the Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Subclass 186), the primary applicant charge is AUD 6,140, plus a nomination fee of AUD 540. For the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (Subclass 494), the primary applicant charge is AUD 6,140, with no separate nomination fee. These charges are reviewed annually and may change again from 1 July each year.
Employer sponsorship and nomination costs
Beyond the visa and nomination charges above, employers sponsoring under the Core Skills or Specialist Skills streams of Subclass 482 must also pay the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, which ranges from roughly AUD 1,200 to AUD 1,800 per year depending on the sponsoring business's annual turnover and the length of the visa period.
Skills assessment and testing fees
Applicants may need to pay for skills assessments, licensing checks, or qualification verification, where these apply to the nominated occupation.
Honorarios por servicios jurídicos y profesionales
Legal fees depend on the complexity of the matter, including setting up employer sponsorship and supporting the visa application itself.