What is the 186 visa cost? A clear breakdown of the ENS visa application charge, second instalment, SAF levy, skills assessment and who pays what.
The subclass 186 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa has three separate money pieces, and confusing them is where people get their sums wrong. There’s the nomination that the employer lodges, the visa application charge that the visa applicant pays, and the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy the employer pays for the nomination. The main visa application charge is a set government fee, with lower additional charges for a partner and each child included in the application. The SAF levy is usually the biggest single business cost, and it’s the employer’s to pay by law. On top of the government charges, plan for a skills assessment, English testing, health checks, police clearances, and professional fees. Because Home Affairs updates these amounts, always confirm the current figures before you commit.
This guide is general information to help you get your bearings. Migration and citizenship rules — and especially fees and processing times — change often, so the smartest next step is a quick, honest read on your own situation. Our registered migration agent and qualified education consultant work under one roof, so your visa and study plans line up.
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