188 Visa Application Refunds
Refunds for Visa Application Charges (VAC):
Refunds for the subclass 188 Visa Application Charge (VAC) will be available from September 2024 for those who wish to withdraw their application. The Department of Home Affairs will provide further details on when and how to request a refund closer to this date.
Previous 188 visa fees
The government fees for the 188 visa varies depending on the stream you applying under.
Business Innovation Stream
Main applicant cost AUD5,375 for the
Additional applicant over 18 years old: AUD2,685
Additional applicant under 18 years old: AUD1,345
If any of your additional applicants over 18 years old does not have at least functional English, you will be asked to pay ‘The Second Instalment’. This charge will be refunded if your visa is not granted.
The second instalment charges are:
- main applicant: AUD9795
- family members: AUD4890
Investor stream
Main applicant costs AUD4,04.
Additional applicant over 18 years old: AUD2,685
Additional applicant under 18 years old: AUD1,345
If any of your additional applicants over 18 years old does not have at least functional English, you will be asked to pay ‘The Second Instalment’. This charge will be refunded if your visa is not granted.
The second instalment charges are:
- main applicant: AUD9,795
- family members: AUD4,890
Significant Investor stream
Main applicant costs AUD7,880
Additional applicant over 18 years old: AUD3,940
Additional applicant under 18 years old: AUD1,975
If any of your additional applicants over 18 years old does not have at least functional English, you will be asked to pay ‘The Second Instalment’. This charge will be refunded if your visa is not granted.
The second instalment charges are:
- main applicant: AUD9795
- family members: AUD4890
Business Innovation Extension stream
Main applicant costs AUD645
Additional applicant over 18 years old: AUD325
Additional applicant under 18 years old: AUD165
Significant Investor Extension stream
Main applicant costs AUD645
Additional applicant over 18 years old: AUD325
Additional applicant under 18 years old: AUD165
Premium Investor stream
Main applicant costs AUD9,455
Additional applicant over 18 years old: AUD4,725
Additional applicant under 18 years old: AUD2,365
If any of your additional applicants over 18 years old does not have at least functional English, you will be asked to pay ‘The Second Instalment’. This charge will be refunded if your visa is not granted.
The second instalment charges are:
- main applicant: AUD9795
- family members: AUD4890
Entrepreneur stream
Main applicant costs AUD4,04.
Additional applicant over 18 years old: AUD2,025
Additional applicant under 18 years old: AUD1,010
If any of your additional applicants over 18 years old does not have at least functional English, you will be asked to pay ‘The Second Instalment’. This charge will be refunded if your visa is not granted.
The second instalment charges are:
- main applicant: AUD9795
- family members: AUD4890
These fees do not include potential costs arising from English tests, police checks, healthcares checks of migration agent fees.