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Fee and Cost For DIRECT ENTRY SCHEME
Category | Cost | To be paid in |
Main Applicant | AUD 3,755 | First Instalment |
Additional Family Member (per person) | AUD 4,890 | Second Instalment |
The total fee for the subclass 187 Visa is paid by the main applicant in two instalments. The RSMS Visa subclass 187 fees for the main applicant via the Direct Entry scheme is AUD 3,755. This fee is paid in the first instalment. In the second instalment, the applicant will be paying the fee for their additional family member(s).
The first instalment is paid at the time of lodging the application and the second instalment is paid as and when asked by the application processing department.
The second instalment needs to be paid by the main applicant for a family member only if:
- The member is 18 years or above
- The member has applied for a visa along with the primary applicant
- The family member has less than Functional English
The invoice for the payment of the fee for the family member(s) is sent by the application processing authorities to the main applicant if it is required and also if the applicant fulfils the requirements for the 187 Visa.
However, this is not the exact cost of 187 Visa Australia. The prices may vary depending upon the costs required for health assessments, biometrics and police certificates. The English language test (IELTS or PTE) would also cost a certain amount.
Fee and Cost for TEMPORARY RESIDENCE TRANSITION SCHEME
Category | Cost | To be paid in |
Main Applicant (with competent or functional English) | AUD 3,755 | First Instalment |
Main Applicant (without functional English) | AUD 9,800 | Second Instalment |
Additional Family Member (per person) | AUD 4,890 | Second Instalment |
The Australia visa 187 fees via the Temporary Residence Transition stream is also AUD 3,755 for the main applicant. This fee is paid in the first instalment. In the second instalment, the applicant will be paying the fee for their additional family member(s).
The first instalment is paid at the time of lodging the application and the second instalment is paid as and when asked by the application processing department.
Just like in the case of Direct Entry Stream, the invoice for the payment of the fee for the family member(s) is sent by the application processing authorities to the main applicant if it is required and also if the applicant fulfils the requirements for the 187 Visa.
Proof of English Language and its effect on the 187 visa cost:
The main applicant must show that they have competent English. If the main applicant is exempted from showing that they have Competent English they must show that they have Functional English in order to be eligible for this visa. If the main applicant can justify this condition they need to pay only AUD 3,755. Otherwise, the main applicant would be required to pay the second instalment of AUD 9,800 as and when asked by the department.
In the Temporary Residence Transition scheme, there can also be other costs involved for biometrics, health checks and police verification certificates.
