Are you planning to move to Australia? How well have you budgeted for your application charges? The Australian immigration fees vary depending on various factors, including:
• Individual circumstances: The cost of migration can vary from one individual to another or from one family to another. There are always individual circumstances that can play a significant role in the overall immigration costs.
• Immigration requirements and standards: Each Australian immigrant has his/her requirements and standards to meet. For instance, your intended residence can be a major factor. A person who is going to reside in Adelaide may pay different fees from another person who plans to live in Sydney.
• Visa cost: Visa cost varies depending on specific visa classes. A parent contributory visa, for instance, can cost between AU$ 200 and 70,000.
There are 4 major charges you will incur when migrating to Australia:-
1. Immigration application cost
During immigration, each application process has its unique conditions. Thus, a specific cost is normally provided during your assessment date. The visa application should have a fixed fee for you or your entire family and should cover all application charges; from fee payable to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) to general Australian immigration practice advice charges.
2. Physical movement cost to Australia
You will be the one to take care of your airfare and other travel costs to Australia. Also, remember that you will need to validate your visa. This means you have to visit Australia twice to validate your visa and another time to take up full residence. Other physical movement costs may include police clearance.
3. Cost of settling
You will have to take care of the shipping, packaging and container clearance in Australia. This is common if you are moving to Australia with your household items. You will also incur cost in paying rent and buying other house items.
4. Miscellaneous expenses
You are likely to incur more expenses during your migration process. Such expenses include back fee and charges if you pay on credit, X-ray and medical examination fee, and IELTS test fee among others. Most of these costs are payable after you enter Australia.
Summary
Australia is a top country that most people throughout the world wish to migrate to. This is because of its high standards of living, peaceful environment, liberal society, modern lifestyle and high job prospects. Based on the above highlighted factors, here is a rough estimate of total immigration fee one can be charged:
• Primary applicants: About AU$3670
• Kids: About AU$920
• Secondary applicants: About AU$1835
Note that the above values are prone to changes and adjustments.
