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 1123B(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 1123B(2)(a)]
Paid at lodgement where the carer charging item does not apply
Application and grant location
Item
Rule
Application lodged
In Australia, but not in immigration clearance
[item 1123B(3)(b)]
Visa held at application
Situation
Requirement
No-further-stay condition
An unwaived no-further-stay condition can make an onshore application invalid; waiver is limited to the circumstances prescribed by law.
[s 46(1A)][reg 2.05(4)][condition 8503]
Carer requirements
Item
Requirement
Medical assessment evidence
The application must include satisfactory evidence that the relevant medical assessment has been sought.
[item 1123B(3)(d)]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Family members
Family unit members may lodge a combined application and must meet their own criteria.
[item 1123B(3)(c)]