Rules that determine whether there is a valid application for the Department to consider.
Visa application charges
Charge
Amount
Note
Carer applicant
AUD $2,720 base + AUD $1,365 per adult + AUD $680 per minor (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1123A(2)(a)]
Paid at lodgement where the applicant appears to be a carer
Other applicant
AUD $6,600 base + AUD $3,300 per adult + AUD $1,655 per minor (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1123A(2)(a)]
Paid at lodgement where the carer charging item does not apply
Application and grant location
Item
Rule
Application lodged
Outside Australia
[item 1123A(3)(aa)]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Family members
Family unit members may lodge a combined application and must meet their own criteria.
[item 1123A(3)(b)]
Carer requirements
Item
Requirement
Medical assessment evidence
The application must include satisfactory evidence that the relevant medical assessment has been sought.
[item 1123A(3)(c)]