AUSTRALIA – Updates to immigration fees and thresholds.

July 2, 2025


Rachael Adolphe

By: Rachael Adolphe, Senior Immigration Manager, Newland Chase Australia

The new fiscal year in Australia has arrived—and with it, a wave of financial updates to immigration and visa-related costs. While July 1 often brings a mix of policy and pricing changes, this year’s updates are exclusively financial, but still significant.

Indexation of Visa Application Charges (VACs).

Consistent with the Australian Government’s annual indexation policy, the Migration Amendment (Visa Application Charges) Regulations 2025 which came into effect on July 1, 2025, implemented scheduled adjustments to VACs. Most visa subclasses increased by three percent rounded to the nearest $5, however, some other categories experienced a higher increase. Notably, the Student Visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian Visa rose by 25 percent, now priced at $2,000.

Other immigration related charges also increased by CPI included citizenship applications, Administrative Review Tribunal application fees, and Federal Court filing fees.

Organizations and individuals should be prepared for these adjustments in their planning and budgeting processes.

Revised skilled visa income thresholds.

Indexation has also impacted income thresholds for employer-sponsored visas, reflecting updated economic benchmarks. The new benchmarks are set as follows:

  • Core Skills Income Threshold (CSIT): $76,515
  • Specialist Skills Income Threshold (SSIT): $141,210
  • Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT): $76,515
  • Fair Work High Income Threshold (FWHIT): $183,100

Employers must take these updated thresholds into account when assessing eligibility and compensation packages for potential hires and current sponsored employees.

For expert guidance in managing these immigration updates, Newland Chase is available to provide comprehensive support tailored to your organization’s needs. Contact us today.

Kate Vircoe, Managing Director, [email protected]

Rachael Adolphe, Senior Immigration Manager, [email protected]

This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.