The Migration Amendment (Temporary Graduate Visa Application Charge) Regulations 2024 introduces a one-off increase in the Visa Application Charge (VAC) for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa, effective 1 February 2025.
New Application Charges
Initial Subclass 485 Visa Applications:
- Primary applicant: $2,235
- Secondary applicant (over 18 years): $1,115
- Secondary applicant (under 18 years): $560
Subsequent Subclass 485 Visa Applications:
Applicable to holders of a Subclass 485 visa in the Post‑Study Work, Post‑Higher Education Work, or Replacement streams applying for the Post‑Higher Education Work stream.
- Primary applicant: $880
- Secondary applicant (over 18 years): $440
- Secondary applicant (under 18 years): $225
| Component | Current charge | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Base application charge | $1945 | $2235 |
| Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 | $975 | $1115 |
| Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 | $490 | $560 |
| For those who already hold a Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa and are applying for a subsequent one | ||
| Base application charge | $765 | $880 |
| Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is at least 18 | $385 | $440 |
| Additional applicant charge for an applicant who is less than 18 | $195 | $225 |