Partnership visas for Australia - How much will this cost you?
Fees, Extra Costs and a Budget Calculator
The Australian partner visa is one of the most expensive visa applications in the system. This guide sets out the application charge for each person on your application, the other costs you need to budget for, and a simple way to work out your total cost.
It covers the Partner visa you apply for from inside Australia (subclass 820 and 801).
Partner visa application charge from 1 July 2026
| Applicant | Charge to 30 June 2026 | Charge from 1 July 2026 |
| Primary applicant | A$9,365 | A$11,710 |
| Additional applicant aged 18 or over | A$4,685 | A$5,860 |
| Additional applicant under 18 | A$2,345 | A$2,935 |
The primary applicant charge rose from A$9,365 to A$11,710, an increase of about 25%. The charge is paid when you lodge, and it is not refunded if the application is refused. Charges are indexed each 1 July.
Note that the application charge covers both the temporary 820 and permanent 801 stages.
Other costs to budget for
The Home Affairs charge is only part of the cost. Plan for these as well, and get quotes for the ones that vary:
- Medical examinations for you and each family member on the application.
- Police certificates from each country where you have lived for the required period.
- Certified translations of any document not in English.
- Biometrics, where requested.
- Relationship evidence, such as joint financial records, tenancy documents, photographs and statements from friends and family. Collecting this costs time more than money, but printing, certification and courier costs add up.
- Professional fees if you use a registered migration agent such as Australian Shores, we can manage the entire application for you. Ask us for a quote that lists what is included.
- Card and payment surcharges, which some payment methods add to large charges.
Visa costs are only one part of the move. Our cost of migration guide covers living costs, flights and set-up.
Partner visa budget calculator
Use this worksheet to estimate your total. Fill in the number of people on your application and the quoted amount for each other item.
| Step | Calculation | Example: couple, no children | Example: couple, one child under 18 |
| 1. Primary applicant | A$11,710 | A$11,710 | A$11,710 |
| 2. Additional applicants aged 18 or over | Number x A$5,860 | A$0 | A$0 |
| 3. Additional applicants under 18 | Number x A$2,935 | A$0 | A$2,935 |
| 4. Government charge subtotal | Add steps 1 to 3 | A$11,710 | A$14,645 |
| 5. Medicals, police certificates, translations, biometrics | Your quotes | Add your total | Add your total |
| 6. Professional fees | Your written quote | Add your total | Add your total |
| 7. Estimated total | Step 4 + step 5 + step 6 | Subtotal plus extras | Subtotal plus extras |
How to keep your costs down
- Lodge a complete application. Missing evidence can lead to requests for information and delay, and a refusal means paying again. Paying for a migration agent to manage your application ensures it is complete and correct and may avoid further unanticipated costs.
- Check eligibility before you pay. Confirm that your relationship meets the definition of a spouse or de facto partner and that you meet the sponsorship, health and character requirements. Get in touch today
- Build your relationship evidence over time. Joint bills, shared accommodation and social evidence are easier to gather as you go than to reconstruct.
- Ask what is included in any fee quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a partner visa in Australia in 2026-27?
The Home Affairs charge for the primary applicant on the onshore Partner visa (subclass 820 and 801) is A$11,710 from 1 July 2026. Additional applicants aged 18 or over are A$5,860, and under 18 are A$2,935.
Is the partner visa fee refundable?
No. The application charge is not refunded if the application is refused.
Do children need to be included in the application?
Dependent children who are applying with you are additional applicants and attract the additional charge. Check how each child is classified before you lodge, because the charge depends on age.
Check your partner visa costs and eligibility
Because the charge is high and non-refundable, it pays to confirm your eligibility before you lodge. Start with a visa eligibility assessment and we will tell you what your application needs and what it is likely to cost.
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