The Migration Amendment (Visa Application Charges) Regulations 2024, released by the Australian government, took effect on July 1, 2024. By implementing the annual indexation of visa application charges (VACs) in accordance with the anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the 2024–25 Budget Decision Visa Application Charge Uplift, these regulations revise the Migration Regulations of 1994.
Important updates consist of:
• The majority of visa categories will have a 2.75 percent increase in VACs due to the 2024–25 CPI.
• For skilled migration, under subclass 189, 190 and 491, the VAC effective from 01 July 2024 are as follows: Main Applicant – AUD 4,765, for spouse/partner – AUD 2,385 and per Child – AUD 1,195