Cost Involved in the Australian PR Process.

The Permanent Residency process in Australia requires paying different charges and completing various stages. Most applicants apply through a visa subclass such as Subclass 189, Subclass 190, or Subclass 491 under the Skilled Migration Program. In the article below, you can find the cost involved and the steps involved in the Australia PR process, 2024.

Australia PR Visa Fees

The overall expenditure made towards an application to an Australian PR Visa is inclusive of various visa fees for each of the subcategories given below:

• Principal Adult Applicant: AUD 4,765

• Additional Applicant: More than 18 years: AUD 2, 35

• Dependent Child: Less than 18 years: AUD 1,195

These fees are also applicable to three visa subclasses, namely Subclass 189, Subclass 190, and Subclass 491. The accepted payment methods are International Visa, MasterCard, and American Express debit and credit cards but not a Discover card. It is important to note that an Australian visa application fee will never be refunded in case the application gets rejected.
 

Dependent Relative Second Installment Charges Those dependent relatives who cannot demonstrate functional English will have you pay the second instalment additional fee, which is AUD 4,885. You will only pay the fee concerning those dependents who do not attain at least a competent level of English. If a dependent relative has functional English, the second instalment is not paid.
 

Other Costs Involved in the Australia PR Process

Other costs an applicant needs to consider, apart from the visa fees with the PR process, will be the cost related to skills assessment, English test, medical test, and police clearance certificate.

1. Skills Assessment: The fee is approximately AUD 1,450, but it can vary based on the assessing authority as well as the occupation applied.

2. English Proficiency Test: The PTE fee is INR 17,000; other tests like IELTS, TOEFL, and OET may vary.

3. Medical Examination Fees: This is to the tune of INR 6,000 in India and varies according to different countries.

4. Police Clearance Certificate: Again, this can be approximately INR 1,000 but varies from country to country.

The above costs will come up at various stages of the whole process and may vary according to individual conditions.
 

Total Estimated Cost for Australia PR from India

The estimated total cost of acquiring PR from India to Australia is about INR 2.5 lakhs for one primary applicant. This includes all the full visa charges, the skill assessment charges, an English language test fee, and other miscellaneous certificates required. For all these estimates, the exchange rate considered is 1 AUD = INR 55, which again can vary based on current market conditions.

Cost Break-up at Different Levels

1. Skill Assessment: It is the first step and generally takes 45-60 days to complete. The fees can range from AUD 250 to AUD 4,000 (INR 13,000 to INR 2,20,000).
 

2. English Proficiency Test: This test is quite vital for your application and has to be completed before lodging your EOI. The cost of different tests is as mentioned below:

• TOEFL: AUD 180 (INR 10,000)

• IELTS: AUD 237 (INR 13,000)

• PTE Academic: AUD 279 INR 16,000

• OET: AUD 587 INR 33,000
 

3. State Nomination- in case of application: Regarding the state nomination fee, there is an approximate charge of AUD 300 - INR 17 000 approx. in the case of candidates applying under Subclass 190 or Subclass 491.
 

4. Visa Application Fees:

•Primary Applicant: AUD 4,765 (INR 2,67,795)

•Dependents (over 18 years): AUD 2,385 (INR 1,34,038)

•Dependents (under 18 years): AUD 1,195 (INR 67,159)

5. Police Clearance and Medical Check: After the necessary documents are submitted, police clearance and medical checks must follow. The fees for the medical examination can go up to AUD 94 approximately (INR 5,000), and the police clearance fees are at the discretion of the country of residence of the applicant.

Costs Involved in Preparing for Australia PR

The cost of a PR application in Australia can easily add up once one considers the costs that one has to incur for the visa application fees, skills assessment fee, and other requirements needed. With proper planning, though, applicants should be able to keep track of how they are spending their money while meeting all of the requirements.

Given that, the applicants who look forward to immigrating on Subclass 189, Subclass 190, and Subclass 491 visas must be abreast of the most recent information requirements, fees, and timelines for a swift and uncomplicated application.

You can contact Aptech Visa at 7503832132 for more detailed information on Australia PR  or to get assistance in your application process. You can also refer to our page https://www.aptechvisa.com/australia-pr  for more information and can share your queries and concerns at info@aptechvisa.com.