Rules that determine whether there is a valid application for the Department to consider.
Visa application charges
Charge
Amount
Note
Subclass 309 application
Nil[item 1220A(2)]
The 309 is lodged with the Partner (Migrant) application
Most combined 309/100 applicants
AUD $11,710 base + AUD $5,860 per adult + AUD $2,935 per minor (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1129(2)(a)]
Class BC charge paid at lodgement
Subclass 445 holder pathway
Nil[item 1220A(2)]
Where applicable
Application and grant location
Item
Rule
Application lodged
Outside Australia
[item 1220A(3)(b)]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Combined 309/100 pathway
The provisional 309 application must be made with the Partner (Migrant) permanent application.
[item 1220A(3)(d)][cl 309.312]