In general, Australian immigration fees vary from one immigrant to another depending on the type of visa, destination, the migration application costs, lifestyle requirements, and shipping costs of an immigrant’s possessions, among other factors. With that in mind, here is a quick look at some of the main Australian migration fees.

Migration Consultant Fees

You can apply for a permanent visa by yourself or use the services of a migration consultant. If you opt for the latter, expect to pay anything from $2,700 AUD to $5,000 AUD.

Skills Assessment Fees

Skills assessment is a mandatory requirement in the immigration process. At this point, it is important to note that different skills assessment bodies assess different skills. More specifically, skilled trades workers are required to do a practical assessment, whereas professional services workers are to sit and pass a relevant assessment test. With that in mind, skills assessment fees range anywhere from $290 AUD to $1,500 depending on factors such as the type and number of certified documents required.

Permanent Visa Fees

To gain permanent residency in Australia, you must apply for either the 189 or 190 visa. The main difference between these two types of permanent visas is the latter does no necessary require a financial declaration, whereas the latter requires a financial declaration. If you permanent residency visa application is successful, the Australian Department of Immigration will require you to pay the following visa fees:

• Main applicant: $3,600 AUD
• Secondary Applicant: $1,800 AUD
• Child under 18: $900 AUD
• Dependent over 18: $1,800 AUD

Medical and Background Check Expenses

Before giving you a permanent residency visa, the Australian Department of Immigration will require you to get a police background check and take a medical exam, so you should set some money aside for these expenses. In general, expect to pay anything from $200 to $450 AUD for such a medical test.

Airfares and Moving Costs

If your permanent residency visa application is successful, you will need money to settle your moving expenses, including your air ticket(s). Additionally, once you get to Australia, you will money to cater for your living expenses.

Pets

The cost of relocating a pet to Australia typically depends on the size of the pet. For instance, it costs anything between $900 to $1,800 AUD to relocate relatively small pets such as cats and dogs. On the other hand, it can costs as much as $30,000 AUD to relocate a horse.

Conclusion

Some of the important costs and fees to consider when immigrating to Australia include migration consultant fees, visa application fees, skills assessment fees, medical expenses and moving costs and discretionary costs. As a rough guide, it would cost a family of four anything from $15,000 to $30,000 to immigrate to Australia, depending on the aforementioned factors.