The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has announced a large number of price increases across around 50 visa subclasses, effective 1st July 2015. The following subclasses have incurred increases:

[expand title=”Subclass 600 Visitor Offshore” tag=”h4″] The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $130 to $135.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 600 Vistor Onshore” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $335 to $340.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 570-575, 580 Students” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $535 to $550.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $405 to $410.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 457 Temporary Work (Skilled)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $1,035 to $1,060.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,035 to $1,060.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $260 to $265.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 485 Skilled Graduate” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $1,440 to $1,470.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $720 to $735.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $360 to $370.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 888 Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,255 to $2,305.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,130 to $1,155.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $565 to $575.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 186 Employer Nomination (Permanent)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,600.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,800.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $900.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 187 Regional Employer Nomination (Permanent)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,600.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,800.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $900.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 189 Skilled – Independant (Permanent)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,600.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,800.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $900.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 190 Skilled – Nominated (Permanent)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,600.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,800.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $900.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 489 Skilled – Regional Sponsored (Provisional)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,600.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,800.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $900.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 858 Distinguished Talent” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,575 to $3,655.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,790 to $1,830.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $895 to $915.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 132 Business Talent (Permanent)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $6,830 to $6,990.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $3,415 to $3,495.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $1,710 to $1,745.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 188 Business Innovation and Investment (Non SIV)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $4,675 to $4,780.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $2,340 to $2,390.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $1,170 to $1,195.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 124 Distinguished Talent Offshore” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,410 to $3,665.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,205 to $1,830.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $605 to $915.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 143 Contributory Parent” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,695.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,245.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $625.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 864 Contributory Aged Parent” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,695.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,845.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $925.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 884 Contributory Aged Parent” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,695.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,845.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $925.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 400 Temporary Work (Short Stay)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $165 to $175.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $85 to $90.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $40 to $45.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 155 Five Year Resident Return” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $345 to $360.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 157 Three Month Resident Return” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $345 to $360.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 401 Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $360 to $380.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $360 to $380.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $90 to $95.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 402 Training and Research” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $360 to $380.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $180 to $190.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $90 to $95.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 403 Temporary Work (International Relations)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $360 to $380.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 420 Entertainment” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $360 to $380.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $360 to $380.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $90 to $95.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 417 Holiday Maker” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $420 to $440.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 462 Work And Holiday Visa” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $420 to $440.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 173 Contributory Parent” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $2,490.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,245.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $625.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 116 Carer” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $1,450 to $1,595.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $725 to $800.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $365 to $400.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 836 Carer Onshore” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $1,450 to $1,595.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $725 to $800.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $365 to $400.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 804 Aged Parent” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $970.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 835 Remaining Relative” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $970.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 838 Aged Dependant Relative” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $970.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 103 Parent Migrant” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $970.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 114 Aged Dependant Relative” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $970.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 115 Remaining Relative” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $970.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 188-5 Business Innovation and Investment (SIV Stream)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $4,675 to $7,010.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $2,340 to $3,505.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $1,170 to $1,755.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 101 Child Offshore” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $2,370.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,185.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $595.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 802 Child Onshore” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $2,370.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,185.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $595.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 151 Former Resident (Offshore)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $3,520.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,760.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $880.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 151 Former Resident (Onshore)” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $3,520 to $3,520.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,760 to $1,760.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $880 to $880.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $4,630 to $6,865.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $2,320 to $3,435.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $1,155 to $1,720.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 100/309 Partner” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $4,630 to $6,865.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $2,320 to $3,435.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $1,155 to $1,720.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 801/820 Partner” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $6,865 to $6,865.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $3,435 to $3,435.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $1,720 to $1,720.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 124 Distinguished Talent Offshore” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,410 to $3,655.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,205 to $1,830.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $605 to $915.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 103 Parent Migrant” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $970.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 114 Aged Dependant Relative” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $970.[/expand]

[expand title=”Subclass 115 Remaining Relative” tag=”h4″]

The first instalment (payable at the time the application is made):

• The base application charge will increase from $2,370 to $3,870.
• The additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 will increase from $1,185 to $1,935.
• The addition applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 will increase from $595 to $970.[/expand]