Rules that determine whether there is a valid application for the Department to consider.
Visa application charges
Charge
Amount
Main applicant
AUD $4,015 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1240(2)(a)]
Additional applicant 18+
AUD $4,015 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1240(2)(a)]
Additional applicant under 18
AUD $1,005 (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1240(2)(a)]
Subsequent temporary application charge
AUD $700 where payable[reg 2.12C(5)–(6)]
Application and grant location
Item
Rule
Application lodged
In or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance
[item 1240(3)(c)]
Visa held at application
Situation
Requirement
Applicant in Australia at lodgement
Substantive visa, BVA, BVB or BVC
[item 1240(3)(d)]
Nomination requirements
Stream
Requirement
Specialist Skills
At application, the nomination must identify the applicant and occupation, match the stated stream, and be approved or still pending; the visa application must identify that nomination.
[item 1240(3)(f)(i)–(v)]
Core Skills
At application, the nomination must identify the applicant and occupation, match the stated stream, and be approved or still pending; the visa application must identify that nomination.
[item 1240(3)(f)(i)–(v)]
Labour Agreement
At application, the nomination must identify the applicant and occupation, match the stated stream, and be approved or still pending; the visa application must identify that nomination.
[item 1240(3)(f)(i)–(v)]
Skills assessment
Stream
Requirement
Specialist Skills
Required at lodgement only for specified occupation and applicant classes; otherwise skills are assessed through the visa criteria and any Minister request
[item 1240(3)(g)]
Core Skills
Required at lodgement only for specified occupation and applicant classes; otherwise skills are assessed through the visa criteria and any Minister request
[item 1240(3)(g)]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Combined application
Eligible family members can be included in a combined application
[item 1240(3)(e)]