Planning to lodge a visa application soon? From 12:01 am AEST on 1 July 2025, visa application fees are increasing across many Australian visa subclasses. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has confirmed these changes, so it’s important to understand how they may affect your application. While most visa fees 2025 have risen by around 3%, some visas, like the Student visa (Subclass 500), have experienced a more significant increase, up to 25%. Visa Fee Increase Australia 2025: What’s Changing from 1 July Here’s a summary of the updated visa charges across key categories: Partner Visas (309/100, 300, 820/801) Applicant