The Australian Government has announced an increase in the application charges for the Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) Visa, as outlined in the Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2024. These changes will take effect from 1 February 2025.

Updated Visa Application Charges

• Primary Applicants: Fee rising from $1,945 to $2,235.
• Subsequent Applicants (18 years or older): Fee increasing from $765 to $880.
• Subsequent Applicants (under 18 years): Fee increasing from $385 to $440.

These changes represent a 15% increase for primary applicants and proportional adjustments for subsequent applicants.

Implications for Applicants

All visa applications lodged on or after 1 February 2025 will be subject to the revised fees. Applicants are encouraged to act promptly to secure the current rates and avoid the higher charges.

What You Can Do

To save on costs, consider lodging your application before 1 February 2025. This could result in savings of up to $290 for primary applicants and $115 for subsequent applicants.

Source: F2024L01691.pdf