What is the current partner visa fee?
The current partner visa fee in the supplied dated evidence is A$11,710 for a standard main applicant. Lower charges apply only where the relevant conditions are met.
Government application charges in AUD — effective 1 July 2026; checked 9 October 2026.
| Circumstance | Main applicant | Additional applicant aged 18 or over | Additional applicant under 18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard partner / prospective marriage | A$11,710 | A$5,860 | A$2,935 |
| Eligible Pacific-regional passport: standard route | A$9,600 | A$4,805 | A$2,405 |
| Eligible current subclass 300 holder: partner follow-on | A$1,955 | A$980 | A$485 |
| Eligible Pacific-regional passport: current 300 follow-on | A$1,600 | A$805 | A$400 |
| Eligible former subclass 300 holder: partner follow-on | A$2,475 | A$1,235 | A$625 |
| Eligible Pacific-regional passport: former 300 follow-on | A$2,030 | A$1,015 | A$510 |
These are first-instalment rows under Schedule 1 items 1124B, 1129 and 1215; their second instalments are nil. Current-300 marriage rows require marriage to the intended spouse and permanent residence sought on that marriage. Former-holder marriage rows include entry holding subclass 300, marriage, cessation of that visa and no substantive visa. Separate special provisions exist, so this matrix is not an exhaustive classification.
These dates do not guarantee the amount at a later lodgement. Check Home Affairs — current visa pricing before payment.
Which charge covers 820/801 and 309/100?
Both routes combine temporary and permanent applications rather than charging the standard base amount separately for each stage.
| Route | Combined applications | Standard main-applicant charge |
|---|---|---|
| Onshore partner | Temporary 820 and permanent 801 | A$11,710 |
| Offshore partner | Temporary 309 and permanent 100 | A$11,710 |
Family charges and other expenses sit outside these main-applicant amounts.
Is another application charge due at the permanent stage?
There is no repeat standard base charge simply because permanent-stage assessment begins: it was paid with the combined applications. Further health or police expenses may still arise. Home Affairs — subclass 100 confirms this payment treatment for the offshore permanent stage.
How much do additional applicants add?
Additional applicants add the amount from the applicable circumstance row—not necessarily the standard row. For supported age-based charges, use age at lodgement, as explained in the Home Affairs pricing estimator.
| Applicant situation | Budget treatment |
|---|---|
| Additional applicant aged 18 or over at initial lodgement | Standard row adds A$5,860 each; check concessions |
| Additional applicant under 18 at initial lodgement | Standard row adds A$2,935 each; check concessions |
| Child added later | Confirm timing, eligibility and applicable charge before budgeting |
| Newborn | Notify Home Affairs; do not automatically assign an additional-applicant charge |
| Child joining after a parent's temporary partner grant | Check the subclass 445 pathway rather than simply multiplying the under-18 row |
The Home Affairs Partner visa FAQs address later-child pathways. A subclass 445 application has a separate charge, listed from A$4,040 with limited concessions; siblings apply separately. Eligible 445 holders have nil partner application charges under the listed legislative items, but that does not make the preceding 445 application free.
Is a concession available?
A lower charge is available for eligible holders of valid passports from:
- Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati and Nauru;
- Palau, Papua New Guinea and Republic of the Marshall Islands;
- Samoa, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste;
- Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
The concession depends on the eligible passport, not nationality alone. Family concessions follow the primary applicant’s passport, according to Home Affairs — Partner visa, subclass 820.
Passport concessions and subclass 300 follow-on provisions are different conditions. Check both where relevant; financial difficulty alone does not establish eligibility for these rows.
What does the 300 route cost?
The subclass 300 route involves two applications: the Prospective Marriage application and a later partner application following marriage. Home Affairs — subclass 300 explains the subsequent partner application before the 300 expires.
For one main applicant meeting the standard current-holder follow-on conditions:
A$11,710 + A$1,955 = A$13,665 in government base charges.
This is arithmetic from the dated rows, not a universal route total. It excludes family applicants, surcharges and quoted expenses. Passport concessions or a different follow-on circumstance change the calculation. Check Prospective Marriage Visa Cost before adopting this example.
What is the total budget?
The total budget is government charges + applicable payment surcharges + identified quoted expenses. A government subtotal is not a complete household budget.
| Scenario | Government-charge calculation | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| Standard single main applicant | A$11,710 | A$11,710 |
| Standard main applicant, one adult and one under-18 additional applicant | A$11,710 + A$5,860 + A$2,935 | A$20,505 |
| Standard 300 route with eligible current-holder follow-on, main applicant only | A$11,710 + A$1,955 | A$13,665 |
Use this worksheet to keep fixed charges separate from variable expenses.
| Worksheet label | What to record |
|---|---|
| Visa route and charge circumstance | 820/801, 309/100 or 300 followed by partner; applicable matrix row |
| Additional applicants aged 18 or over / under 18 | Separate counts using applicable age and timing rules |
| Government application-charge subtotal | Main charge plus applicable additional-applicant charges |
| Payment method and surcharge | Verified method, rate and calculated surcharge |
| Medical examinations | Actual provider quote |
| Police certificates | Actual quotes for each required country |
| Translations | Actual document and language quote |
| Biometrics | Actual applicable collection quote |
| Registration and documents | Actual relevant certificate or registration quote |
| Repeated checks | Actual quote where another check is required |
| Legal fee | Usually $14,000 plus GST for a partner visa with Australian Migration Lawyers |
| Other identified expenses | Label each expense and record its quote |
| Budget completeness | “Complete quoted budget” or “Incomplete — quotes required” |
| Total budget | Add only when all required inputs are known |
A confirmed non-applicable expense is different from an unanswered quote request. Keep the subtotal visible while quotes remain outstanding. For legal-work inclusions and exclusions, use Partner Visa Lawyer Cost.
Which extra expenses apply?
Extra expenses depend on the checks, documents and services required. Home Affairs — related costs identifies costs outside the application charge; there is no universal ancillary total.
Medical examinations
Obtain a quote for the examinations actually requested, including relevant tests. Do not assume one package price covers every applicant.
Police certificates
Record each required certificate separately. Country, issuing authority and delivery requirements can affect the expense; use current provider quotes.
Translations
Quote the documents requiring translation, their languages and any certification requirements. Confirm whether revisions or additional copies are included.
Biometrics
Include collection costs where applicable, plus identified travel expenses. Do not assume every applicant needs the same collection arrangements.
Registration and document costs
Marriage, relationship-registration or replacement-document expenses may apply. They are separate from the visa charge and are not universal costs for every couple.
Repeated checks
Allow for another quoted check if requested later. An earlier payment does not establish that every subsequent check is included.
When is payment due?
Plan to pay the required government application charge at lodgement. Government “instalment” terminology describes charge components, not a monthly payment plan. The listed partner provisions have nil second instalments. Home Affairs — charge instalments explains the distinction.
Any private payment arrangement for the legal fee does not defer the government lodgement charge. Confirm the terms in your costs agreement.
Payment methods and surcharges
The checked Home Affairs surcharge schedule lists 1.40% for American Express, JCB, MasterCard and Visa, including Debit MasterCard and Debit Visa; 1.01% for PayPal; and 1.90% for UnionPay. Confirm current payment instructions and rates before paying.
Receipts and payment records
Retain the receipt, transaction reference and application identifier. Reconcile government payments separately from provider invoices.
Failed or duplicate payments
Check payment and application status before repeating an uncertain transaction. Reversing payment may invalidate an application and create debt, according to Home Affairs — Getting a refund. Refund eligibility is limited; see Partner Visa Refunds rather than assuming withdrawal or refusal produces reimbursement.
How have charges changed?
Compare charges by effective date, subclass, circumstance and applicant category—not merely the year printed on an article. An earlier monetary comparison needs a verified earlier schedule.
| Evidence date | Effective date | Subclass and circumstance | Applicant category | Comparison limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 October 2026 | 1 July 2026 | Standard partner / prospective marriage | Main and additional applicants | Dated benchmark, not future-price certainty |
| 9 October 2026 | 1 July 2026 | Passport concession and 300 follow-on rows | Relevant applicant category | Conditions must match before comparison |
No earlier verified monetary rows are supplied here. Comparing a concession with a standard charge would not establish an annual increase, and this evidence does not forecast the next change.
Plan the next cost decision
Identify your route, check the charge conditions, count applicants and obtain actual quotes. Confirm the current government amount before payment.
An Australian migration lawyer can review evidence supporting a concession or subclass 300 follow-on row, distinguish later-child scenarios and define the work included in a legal quote. Request a scoped cost assessment.
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