Commonwealth of Australia
Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482): government fee breakdown
By Sam Parks · Last checked:
Home Affairs current pricing lists the subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa application charge at AUD 4,015 for the main applicant, with AUD 4,015 per adult dependant and AUD 1,005 per child, before any conditional subsequent temporary application charge.
These are the fees paid to the Commonwealth of Australia government. For sponsored routes, the payer varies by country and component; use the item notes and primary source to confirm whether the sponsor, applicant, or both pay. Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) cost in Australia?
Home Affairs current pricing lists the subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa application charge at AUD 4,015 for the main applicant, with AUD 4,015 per adult dependant and AUD 1,005 per child, before any conditional subsequent temporary application charge.
Verified against Home Affairs - current visa pricing table on 1 July 2026.
Headline total
A$4,015
Single applicant, applicant visa charge only
No changes recorded for this figure since 1 July 2026.
Currency
AUD (Australian dollar)
Last checked
1 July 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Skills in Demand visa application charge (main applicant)# Applies to the Core Skills, Specialist Skills and Labour Agreement streams in the Home Affairs current pricing table from 1 July 2026. Eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste concessions may reduce the charge. | A$4,015 | Yes |
Additional applicant charge (18+)# | A$4,015per adult | Optional |
Additional applicant charge (under 18)# | A$1,005per child | Optional |
Subsequent temporary application charge# Home Affairs lists a subsequent temporary application charge for subclass 482 rows. It is conditional on application history and is not a universal first-application fee. | A$700per applicant where it applies | Optional |
Standard Business Sponsor application# Employer-side cost if the sponsoring business is not already an approved Standard Business Sponsor. Home Affairs says sponsor and nomination costs cannot be transferred to the visa holder or family. | A$420 | Optional |
Skills in Demand nomination application# Employer-side nomination fee. Home Affairs says sponsor and nomination costs cannot be transferred to the visa holder or family. | A$330 | Optional |
Skilling Australians Fund levy - four-year small business nomination# Employer-side SAF levy at AUD 1,200 per year or part year for businesses with annual turnover under AUD 10 million. The levy is paid up front and cannot be passed to the worker. | A$4,800 | Optional |
Skilling Australians Fund levy - four-year other business nomination# Employer-side SAF levy at AUD 1,800 per year or part year for businesses with annual turnover of at least AUD 10 million. The levy is paid up front and cannot be passed to the worker. | A$7,200 | Optional |
Worked example
Single applicant, applicant visa charge only — A$4,015
- AUD 4,015 main applicant visa application charge
- Dependants, subsequent temporary application charge, and employer-side sponsor/nomination/SAF costs are separate.
How to read these fees
The A$4,015 headline covers single applicant, applicant visa charge only. Of the 8 components listed above, 1 is mandatory and 7 are optional add-ons (such as priority processing) you can choose to skip. The single biggest mandatory line is Skills in Demand visa application charge (main applicant) at A$4,015.
Bringing family changes the total — see the dependant section below. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Dependant fees
Add AUD 4,015 per adult additional applicant and AUD 1,005 per child additional applicant. A AUD 700 subsequent temporary application charge may apply by applicant history.
Employer sponsor, nomination and SAF levy costs are visible budgeting items but Home Affairs says they cannot be passed on to the visa holder or family.
Why fees change
The current visa pricing table was updated on 1 July 2026 and subclass 482 concessions were introduced for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens. Employer sponsor, nomination and SAF levy amounts sit on the separate cost-of-sponsoring page and must be checked before a nomination is lodged.
Primary source
Home Affairs - current visa pricing table
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/fees-and-charges/current-visa-pricing
Cite or reuse this dataset
This figure is free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. Cite the Visa Atlas page for the compiled, dated dataset, and cite the official source for the underlying government rule.
Suggested citation
Visa Atlas, "Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) fee schedule", https://visaatlas.org/fees/australia/subclass-482-tss. Last verified 1 July 2026.
- JSON endpoint
- https://visaatlas.org/api/public/fees
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) cost in government fees?
Home Affairs current pricing lists the subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa application charge at AUD 4,015 for the main applicant, with AUD 4,015 per adult dependant and AUD 1,005 per child, before any conditional subsequent temporary application charge. The worked example assumes single applicant, applicant visa charge only, totalling A$4,015. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
The current visa pricing table was updated on 1 July 2026 and subclass 482 concessions were introduced for eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens. Employer sponsor, nomination and SAF levy amounts sit on the separate cost-of-sponsoring page and must be checked before a nomination is lodged.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Add AUD 4,015 per adult additional applicant and AUD 1,005 per child additional applicant. A AUD 700 subsequent temporary application charge may apply by applicant history.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482).
Processing time
How long the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) takes from application to decision.
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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.