Subclass 494 Visa Fees

Subclass 494 Visa Fees

The Subclass 494 Visa, known as the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa, has specific fees that applicants must pay at the time of lodging their application. Below is a breakdown of the costs involved:

Visa Application Fees

  • Primary Applicant Fee:

    • The primary applicant must pay a visa application charge of A$4,770.

  • Additional Applicant Fees:

    • For secondary applicants aged 18 years or older: A$2,385.
    • For secondary applicants under 18 years of age: A$1,190.

  • Second Installment (Payable Before Visa Grant):

    • A$9,800 if:

      • The applicant is at least 18 at the time of application.
      • The applicant is assessed as not having functional English.
      • The applicant satisfies the primary criteria for the grant of the Subclass 494 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 at the time of application.
      • The applicant is assessed as not having functional English.
      • The applicant satisfies the secondary criteria for the grant of the Subclass 494 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 the visa 494 application.

Nomination Fees

  1. Subclass 494 Nomination Application Fee:

    • The cost for the nomination application is A$540.

  1. Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) Levy:

Employers must pay the SAF levy, which contributes to the skills development of Australians:

      • For businesses with an annual turnover of less than A$10 million: A$3,000.
      • For businesses with an annual turnover of $10 million or more: A$5,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can the main applicant include dependent children in the application?
    • Yes, the main applicant can include dependent family members in the 494 visa application.

Disclaimer

This information is provided by Aussie Migration Services Pty Ltd and its associates, which are independent consulting entities not associated with the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DOHA). The details above do not constitute personal migration advice. For tailored migration advice based on individual circumstances, it’s recommended to contact an immigration consultant or register your interest with associated professionals.