Subclass 186 Visa Cost 2025

At the time of lodgement of Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 visa the primary applicant and all dependent family members must pay visa application charge. There may be a second installment payable for some applicants before a decision is made on the visa 186 application.

Subclass 186 Visa Cost in 2025

Subclass 186 Visa Fee Primary Applicant

The primary applicant lodging the employer nomination scheme visa 186 application must pay a visa application charge of: A$4770.

Subclass 186 Fees for Additional Applicant At least 18 Years of Age

The secondary applicant who is atleast 18 while lodging the 186 visa Australia must pay a visa cost of: A$2385.

Subclass 186 Visa Cost Additional Applicant below 18 Years of Age

The secondary applicant who is atleast 18 while lodging the visa 186 Australia must pay a visa cost of: A$1190.

Subclass 186 Second Installment Payable Before Visa Grant

The second installment (payable before grant of visa 186) is A$9800 if:

• The applicant is at least 18 at the time of application; and
• Is assessed as not having functional English; and
• Who satisfies the primary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa; and
• Is not nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution, or dependent family member.

The second installment (payable before grant of visa 186) is A$4890 if:

• The applicant is at least 18 at the time of application; and
• Is assessed as not having functional English; and
• Who satisfies the secondary criteria for the grant of a Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa; and
• Is not nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution, or dependent family member.

The second installment (payable before grant of visa 186) is nil if:

• Is not nominated as a Minister of Religion by a religious institution, or dependent family member.

Subsequent Temporary Application Charge

Subsequent Temporary Application Charge is not payable when you lodge subclass 186 visa application.

Subclass 186 Nomination Fee

Cost of 186 Visa Nomination Application Fee

Subclass 186 Nomination application government fees is A$540.

Subclass 186 Visa Cost for Employer Skilling Australian Fund Levy

Employers must pay the applicable nomination training contribution charge referred to as the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy. The purpose of the SAF levy is for employers to contribute to the broader skills development of Australians.

• Small (annual turnover less than $10 million) - A$3000.
• Other business (annual turnover of $10 million or more) - A$5000

Subclass 186 Visa Costs Frequently Asked Questions

Can main applicant include dependent kids in the application?

Yes, the main applicant can include dependent family unit members in the visa subclass 186 application.

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