Subclass 186 Visa Application Fee

Subclass 186 Visa Application Fee

At the time of lodging the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa application, the primary applicant, along with all dependent family members, must pay the visa application charge. Additionally, a second installment may be required for certain applicants before a decision is made on the Subclass 186 visa application.

Subclass 186 Visa Costs

Visa Application Charge for the Primary Applicant
The primary applicant submitting the Employer Nomination Scheme Subclass 186 visa application is required to pay a visa application charge of A$4,770.

Fees for Additional Applicants Aged 18 Years or Older
For secondary applicants who are at least 18 years old at the time of lodging the Subclass 186 visa application, the visa cost is A$2,385.

Fees for Additional Applicants Under 18 Years of Age
For secondary applicants who are under 18 years of age at the time of lodging the Subclass 186 visa application, the visa cost is A$1,190.

Second Installment Payable Before Visa Grant

A second installment is payable before the grant of the Subclass 186 visa under the following conditions:

  • A$9,800 if:
    • The applicant is at least 18 years old at the time of application.
    • The applicant is assessed as not having functional English.
    • The applicant satisfies the primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa.
    • The applicant is not nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution or as a dependent family member.
  • A$4,890 if:
    • The applicant is at least 18 years old at the time of application.
    • The applicant is assessed as not having functional English.
    • The applicant satisfies the secondary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa.
    • The applicant is not nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution or as a dependent family member.
  • Nil if:
    • The applicant is not nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution or as a dependent family member.

Subsequent Temporary Application Charge
There is no Subsequent Temporary Application Charge when lodging a Subclass 186 visa application.

Subclass 186 Nomination Fee

The government fee for the Subclass 186 nomination application is A$540.

Skilling Australians Fund Levy

Employers are required to pay the applicable nomination training contribution charge, known as the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy. This levy aims to contribute to the broader skills development of Australians:

  • For small businesses (annual turnover less than A$10 million): A$3,000
  • For other businesses (annual turnover of A$10 million or more): A$5,000

Frequently Asked Questions About Subclass 186 Visa Costs

Can the primary applicant include dependent children in the application?
Yes, the primary applicant can include dependent family members in the Subclass 186 visa application.

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