As of March 1, 2026, the fee for this subclass has doubled to $4,600 AUD .

These are among the most expensive, costing roughly $9,365 AUD for the primary applicant. 2. Residency Through Investment ("Golden Visas")

Typically cost around $200 AUD for standard tourism or business applications from outside Australia.

Requires an investment of at least $2.5 million AUD into compliant Australian assets.

Fees are approximately $2,000 AUD for primary applicants.

Paying the fee does not guarantee a visa. Applicants must also pass: