Visitor Visa Australia Application Fee

Visitor Visa Australia application fee 2026: current Subclass 600 costs, payment steps & how to apply without delays.

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Quick answer: The Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) currently costs AUD $250 for the Tourist, Business Visitor, and Sponsored Family streams, and AUD $1,845 for the Frequent Traveller stream, following the Department of Home Affairs' fee increase that took effect from 1 July 2026. The fee is non-refundable and paid through ImmiAccount at the time of lodgment.

If you're planning to visit family, travel for tourism, or attend business meetings in Australia, knowing the exact visitor visa Australia application fee before you apply helps you budget correctly and avoid last-minute surprises during your ImmiAccount submission.

What Is the Visitor Visa 600 Fee in 2026?

The Subclass 600 visitor visa is Australia's main short-stay visa for tourism, family visits, and business travel. Applicants who don't qualify for the free eVisitor (651) or the low-cost Electronic Travel Authority (601) must apply for this visa and pay the government Visa Application Charge (VAC).

eVisitor (Subclass 651): Free — for eligible European passport holders
ETA (Subclass 601): AUD $20 — for eligible passport holders including the US, Canada, and Japan
Subclass 600 Tourist Stream: AUD $250 per applicant
Subclass 600 Business Visitor Stream: AUD $250 per applicant
Subclass 600 Sponsored Family Stream: AUD $250 per applicant (a security bond may also apply)
Subclass 600 Frequent Traveller Stream: AUD $1,845 (multi-entry visa valid up to 10 years, for eligible passport holders)

Every additional applicant included on a family application pays a separate charge, so the total cost scales with the number of travellers.

Why Did the Visitor Visa Fee Increase?

Visa fees are usually adjusted every 1 July in line with CPI (typically 2–5%). The 2026 adjustment was larger than usual, lifting most Home Affairs visa charges by roughly 25% as part of a broader federal budget update — a one-off increase rather than the standard annual indexation. This is why some older blog posts still quote the pre-July figure of AUD $200.

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Not sure which stream applies to you, or whether your passport qualifies for a cheaper eVisitor or ETA instead? Talk to Australian Immigration Consultants before you pay — we'll confirm the right visa type so you don't overpay or apply under the wrong stream.

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What's Included — and What Costs Extra?

The visa application charge covers only the government's assessment fee. It does not include several common add-on costs:

Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC): required if your visa carries Condition 8501
Health examinations: only for applicants aged 75+, or staying 6+ months from a higher-risk country
Card payment surcharge: around 1.4% for most credit/debit cards through ImmiAccount
Document translations: NAATI-certified translation for any non-English paperwork
Migration agent fees: optional, but valuable for complex or previously refused applications

Most straightforward tourist applications won't need all of the above, but it's worth budgeting for at least one or two.

How to Pay the Visitor Visa Application Fee

You pay the VAC directly through your ImmiAccount at the time you lodge your application — payment cannot be deferred or made in instalments. Card payments process instantly, while BPAY can take up to three business days to clear, which matters if your travel dates are close.

Common Mistakes That Waste the Fee

Because the visa application charge is non-refundable even if your visa is refused, avoidable mistakes are expensive. The most common ones include applying under the wrong stream, submitting incomplete financial or travel evidence, and failing to show sufficient ties to your home country — a frequent reason for visitor visa refusals from certain countries.

How Australian Immigration Consultants Helps

Getting a visitor visa fee estimate right is only half the job — getting the application approved the first time is what actually saves you money. Australian Immigration Consultants helps applicants:

Confirm the correct visa subclass and stream before you pay
Prepare a complete, consistent document set to reduce refusal risk
Draft supporting letters demonstrating genuine visitor intent and home-country ties
Track your application status and respond promptly to any Department requests

Ready to apply without the guesswork? Get a free visitor visa assessment from Australian Immigration Consultants today and apply with confidence.