19/12/2024
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) Visa Application Charge increase
The Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2024 imposes a one-off increase to the VAC for the Sc 485 Temporary Graduate visa.
From 1 February 2025 the base application charge component of the VAC for an initial Subclass 485 visa primary applicant is increased to $2,235, for secondary applicants over 18 to $1,115 and for those under 18 to $560.
For holders of a Sc 485 visa in the PostโStudy Work stream, the PostโHigher Education Work stream or the Replacement stream, applying for subsequent Subclass 485 visa in the PostโHigher Education Work stream, the VAC is increased to $880, secondary applicant over 18 to $440 and under 18 to $225.
These amendments apply to applications made on or after 25 February 2025.
Source: MIA