Please note that the information we provide in this article about spouse visa cost is current as of the date of publication, and the DHA regularly updates rules and regulations. Kindly ensure that you check the official updates before making any decisions or speak with an immigration lawyer for the most up-to-date information, as laws and conditions are subject to change.
Are you wondering about the spouse visa cost this year (2024)? Can it lead to permanent residency in Australia? You’re in the right place. This article will discuss the Australian spouse visa cost 2024 and other expenses that you might incur while applying for this visa.
Knowing the current spouse visa cost will allow you to plan your application and prepare yourself financially for the associated expenses when you apply for this visa. Australia’s spouse visa has several types:
- Prospective marriage visa (subclass 300)
- Partner visa (apply in Australia):
- Temporary partner visa (subclass 820)
- Permanent partner visa (subclass 801)
- Partner visa (apply overseas):
- Provisional (subclass 809)
- Migrant (subclass 100)
How Much Does a Spouse Visa Cost?
Aside from the application fee, there might be other expenses that can be considered as spouse visa cost. You can also check out DHA’s Visa Pricing Estimator to find out how much your spouse visa costs if there are additional family members in the application or if you are applying from onshore or offshore partner visa.
First, let’s look at the table of the 2024 spouse visa cost below for easy reference:
How To Pay Your Spouse Visa Cost?
There are different ways to pay your spouse visa cost, particularly your Australian partner visa application fee. But three things you should always keep in mind when paying for visa applications are:
- Before you pay, let your financial institution know that you are making a payment to us. They might refuse your payment if you don’t.
- You may also be required by your financial institution to pay additional fees or currency conversion expenses.
- Every year on January 1st and July 1st, the DHA sets the foreign exchange rates that are valid for six months. This exchange rate will determine how much your partner visa application will cost in your home currency.
Here are the payment modes for your visa online application:
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- UnionPay
- BPAY
To know more about how to pay your spouse visa cost, visit this link.
Spouse Visa Cost: Request a Refund
In order for the DHA to evaluate your application, you must pay a visa application charge (VAC), sponsorship/nomination fee, or citizenship application fee. You will not receive a refund for these simply because your sponsorship, nomination, or application was turned down or not accepted.
Generally speaking, the DHA will only refund your VAC under specific conditions, such as when:
- When the application was submitted, it was superfluous.
- The Department made a mistake.
- The candidate passed away.
- The nomination or sponsorship didn’t work out.
- Before a decision is made, the application, which was made due to an error by the applicant, is withdrawn in writing.
If you hold or held a Partner visa, the DHA may possibly refund your spouse visa cost. However, VAC refunds are not available if:
- The Minister cancels your Partner visa (unless you have requested for it to be cancelled) or
- You have informed the Department that you are single and will not be applying for a Partner visa, either through you or your sponsor.
REQUIRED: Form 1424 – Refund Request
For Prospective Marriage Visa, refunds are not available in the following situations:
- The Minister revoked your visa for prospective marriage, unless you specifically asked for it to be revoked.
- Because you obtained a Prospective Marriage visa, you had filed an application for a Partner (subclass 801) visa and paid a lower VAC.
- You or your sponsor informed the Department that you had no intention of getting married at the time your visa expired.
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