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Posted on March 25 2025

What is the cost of a Subclass 186 visa?

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By  Editor
Updated March 25 2025

The Australian Subclass 186 visa application fee is around AUD 7,155. The application cost of the primary applicant is AUD 4,770, adult dependent is AUD 2,385, and child dependent is AUD 1,190. Subclass 186 visa is also known as the Employer Nomination Scheme Visa. This visa specifically allows skilled workers to live, work, study, and settle in Australia.
 

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What are the documents required for a Subclass 186 visa?

The following are the documents required to apply for a Subclass 186 visa:

  • Police certificate
  • Form 80 for character examination
  • English language skill certificate
  • Documents related to skill assessment exemption
  • Proof of industry registration or skill assessment
  • Copy of CV or resume
  • Identification proof, like birth certificate, passport, national identity
  • Documents of dependents and partners
  • Documents of age exemption if above 45 years
  • Proof of having good health
  • Certificate of marriage (if applicable)
  • Evidence of name change (if applicable)
  • A copy of the signed Australia value statement
  • Character statutory declaration
     

Documents Requirements for Subclass 186 Visa

What is the processing time for a Subclass 186 visa?

The following is the processing time required for the three different streams of Australia Subclass 186 visa:

  • Direct-entry stream: For the direct-entry stream, the application takes 83 days to 6 months to get processed.
  • Labor Agreement stream: The application for the Labor agreement stream takes 2 to 6 months to process.
  • Temporary Residence Transition Stream: The temporary residence transition stream takes six to ten months to process the application.
     

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