How Much Embassy Fees of Australia? A 2025 Guide with Smarter Visa Tips

One of the most frequently asked questions from travelers preparing for their trip to Australia is:
“How much are the official Australian visa fees?”

As part of the team at Australian Immigration Services, we’ve helped thousands of travelers understand not just the costs—but also the time, effort, and unexpected challenges—associated with applying for an Australian visa, especially through traditional embassy procedures.

In this blog post, we’ll explain the current visa fees charged by the Australian Government, explore the hidden drawbacks of embassy-based applications, and offer a much easier solution for those who want a faster, more convenient option: online visa applications.

Understanding Embassy Fees for Australian Visas

The term "embassy fee" often refers to the application fee collected by the Australian Government, regardless of where or how you apply. The actual cost depends on the type of visa you're applying for. Effective from July 1, 2025, the Australian Government has updated several visa fees as part of its annual adjustment.

Visa Type	Embassy/Government Fee (AUD)	Notes
eVisitor Visa (subclass 651)	Free	For eligible European passport holders
ETA (Electronic Travel Authority, subclass 601)	AUD $20	For citizens of select countries such as the United States
Visitor Visa (subclass 600 – Tourist stream)	typically from AUD $200 (offshore) or AUD $500 (onshore), depending on the stream and duration of stay	For stays of up to 3, 6, or 12 months
Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417/462)	AUD $670	For eligible youth travelers
Student Visa (subclass 500)	AUD $1,600 (from July 2024) with a planned increase to AUD $2,000	For study programs in Australia
Partner Visa (onshore – subclass 820)	AUD $9,365 (as per the official Government update effective July 1, 2025)	Long-term or permanent stay

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These fees apply whether you submit your application online or through the embassy. However, if you apply through an embassy, the process tends to be more time-consuming and complex.

Why Applying Through an Embassy Can Be More Difficult

While some travelers still apply through an embassy or consulate, this process can sometimes involve extra paperwork and longer processing times compared to online applications. Here’s what many travelers don’t anticipate:

Long appointment waiting times
Physical visits required just to submit forms or documents
Higher chance of manual errors in paperwork or missing details
No real-time updates—you often have to call or wait for email responses
Limited embassy office hours, especially during holidays or peak seasons

In contrast, most visa types (especially for tourism, business, and short stays) can now be applied for entirely online, saving time and frustration.

Our Experience: Embassy vs. Online Applications

We have helped many travelers who have gone to an embassy in the past and have to contact us after they create some problems. For example:

One passenger spent three weeks in order to check the documents at the consulate, but was informed that his/her application was incomplete.
One of them missed an intended travel date because of the slowness of embassies in response and had to rearrange all.
Some of them made the wrong perception on the rules of submitting their documents to embassies, such as presenting printed passport photos or hard copies of the documents.

It is due to this reason that at Australian Immigration Services we always encourage an online application particularly in case of normal visas such as ETA, eVisitor or Visitor Visa.

It takes less or no time to queue, because you may Apply online within minutes, and we have people to guide you.

Benefits of Applying Online Instead of at the Embassy

Here’s why online visa applications are the smarter choice in 2025:

No embassy appointments or travel required
24/7 access to application progress and support
Step-by-step guidance to avoid mistakes
Secure document upload system

At Australian Immigration Services, we specialize in online visa applications. We help ensure your documents are submitted correctly the first time, reducing delays and improving your chances of approval.

Final Thoughts: How Much Embassy Fees of Australia?

So to get straight to the point, the embassy charges (or rather the visa charges imposed by the government) start at zero in the case of an eVisitor visa and go beyond AUD $9,000 in the case of a Partner visa. Student visas are currently from around AUD $1,600 and may rise further. Applying through an embassy may sometimes involve longer processing times or additional document requirements, depending on your location and visa type.

That is why thousands of people every year prefer an easier way: they use such reliable agencies as ours and fill in online.

Skip the long embassy processss— Apply for an Australia Visa online quickly and securely today.

For more tips, updates, and visa guidance, visit our homepage at Australian Immigration Services.

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Australian Immigration Services Blog Team
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