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Visa fees Increase for Oz

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship have made their annual adjustment of most of their visa application fees. The new fees came into effect from 1 July 2008 and were applied to the majority of Australian visas.

Notable increases: (others increased by 2.3 percent):

• The tourist visa fee will increase from $75 to $100 for those making an application outside of Australia.
• Temporary visa application fees will increase from $190 to $250.
• Skilled visa fees have also increased from $2060 to $2105.
• Working holiday visa fees have increased by $5, from $190 to $195.
• The Resident Return Visa doubled from $120 to $240.

More info, see DIAC website