Costs Involved When Applying for an Employer-Sponsored Visa in Sydney
Government visa application fees
Government charges depend on the visa subclass and the number of applicants included. As at 1 July 2026, the primary applicant charge is $4,015 for Subclass 482, and $6,140 for both Subclass 186 and Subclass 494.
Employer sponsorship and nomination costs
Employers can face costs tied to sponsorship approval and nomination, including a $330 nomination fee for Subclass 482, no nomination fee for Subclass 494, and a $540 nomination fee for Subclass 186 (where the position isn't in a regional area), plus the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy, which runs to $1,200 or $1,800 per year depending on whether the business's annual turnover is below or above $10 million.
Skills assessment and testing fees
Applicants may need to pay for skills assessments, licensing checks, or qualification verification.
Mga bayarin sa serbisyong legal at propesyonal
Legal fees depend on how complex the matter is, including setting up employer sponsorship and supporting the visa application itself.