Costs Involved When Applying for a Skilled Migration Visa in Sydney
Government visa application fees
Government charges apply to skilled migration applications, set by the Department of Home Affairs. As at 1 July 2026, the primary applicant charge is $6,135 for Subclass 189, $6,140 for Subclass 190, and $6,140 for Subclass 491, with additional charges applying for partners and dependent children included in the same application.
Skills assessment and testing costs
Getting a skills assessment from the relevant authority can come with its own fee.
English language testing fees
Where a recognised English test is required, there's a cost attached to sitting it.
Honorarios por servicios jurídicos y profesionales
What you pay in legal fees depends on how complex your case is and how much assistance you need.