Effective July 1, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs has increased Australian Partner Visa application charges. If you’re planning to lodge anytime soon, here’s exactly what the new fees are.
Which Partner Visas Are Affected?
- Onshore Partner Visa (Subclass 820 → 801) — applied for while already in Australia
- Offshore Partner Visa (Subclass 309 → 100) — applied for from outside Australia
- Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300) — fiancé(e) entry before marriage
All three pathways apply to spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens. If you’re lodging under any of these after July 1, the new charges apply.
Current Partner Visa Charges
👉 Partner visa subclass 820/801
Onshore temporary/permanent partner visa
- Main applicant: A$ 11,710
- Secondary applicant over 18: A$ 5,860
- Secondary applicant under 18: A$ 2,935
👉 Partner visa subclass 820/801
Onshore temporary/permanent partner visa for s/c 300 visa holders
- Main applicant: A$ 1,955
- Secondary applicant over 18: A$ 980
- Secondary applicant under 18: A$ 485
👉 Partner visa subclass 309/100
Offshore temporary/permanent partner visa
- Main applicant: A$ 11,710
- Secondary applicant over 18: A$ 5,860
- Secondary applicant under 18: A$ 2,935
👉 Prospective Marriage visa subclass 300:
- Main applicant: A$ 11,710
- Secondary applicant over 18: A$ 5,860
- Secondary applicant under 18: A$ 2,935
What the Application Charge Covers
The Partner visa application charge is paid when the application is lodged. For the combined Partner visa pathways, the charge generally covers both the temporary and permanent visa stages. This means applicants do not normally pay a second government application charge when moving from the temporary stage to the permanent stage.
Additional Costs Beyond the Government Application Charge
These expenses vary by location—but understanding typical ranges helps you budget before booking an assessment.
Common expense categories (A$)
- Health Examinations: A$ 300–A$ 400 per applicant
- Police Certificates: A$ 50–A$ 100
- Document Translations: approx. A$ 150–A$ 500 (if originals aren’t in English)
- Migration Agent Fees 👉 See our assessment packages 👉Fixed-fee options available
Want your exact breakdown?
Every application differs. During your assessment, we provide a personalized cost projection based on your specific nationality, residency history, and document requirements.
Why Timing Matters: When Does Your Fee Get Locked In?
Application charges are fixed on the day the Department of Home Affairs receives your application with the correct visa application charge — not when you prepare your documents or you submit your application.
Action Steps:
- Verify before prep: Use the official Visa Pricing Estimator to confirm the current charge.
- Confirm availability: Ensure funds are accessible before hitting submit—invalid applications due to payment failure waste processing priority slots.
- Watch the calendar: Major fee updates typically occur on July 1. If you’re close to a cut-off, confirm which financial year rate applies to your case.
Key Takeaway: Protect Your Investment Before You Lodge
One mistake—missing documents or inconsistent evidence—risks refusal and forfeits the full A$11,000+ government application charge with no refund.
Three actions before you submit:
✅ Budget for add-ons: medicals, police certs, translations
✅ Have your evidence reviewed before risking the full charge
Don’t gamble your application. Whether you need full representation or just a pre-lodgement document audit, get expert eyes on your file first.