How to immigrate to Australia? How much does it cost to immigrate to Australia? I believe this has been one of the most popular topics in the immigration sector in recent years. As one of the traditional four major immigration countries, applicants for Australian immigration can be said to be numerous. Many people only know that Australia has a good living environment and a sound welfare system, making it a rare welfare state. But how many people know the costs of immigrating to Australia? As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, so how much does it cost to immigrate to Australia? Experts have specifically compiled the costs of skilled immigration to Australia for everyone to understand first.
1. Language Training and Examination Fees
In fact, regardless of the type of immigration application to Australia, there are certain language requirements. For skilled immigration to Australia, an IELTS score of at least 6 in each category of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, or equivalent scores in other language tests, is required. The cost of the IELTS exam plus materials is approximately 2000 yuan. The immigration bureau requires spouses or accompanying children over 18 years old to provide an IELTS score of 4.5. However, this is not mandatory; one can choose not to take the test and pay a language learning fee of 4885 AUD per person. After entering the country, one can attend relevant institutions to "learn" 500 hours of English for free.
2. Occupational Assessment Fees
Occupational assessment is the "gateway" to applying for skilled immigration to Australia. The assessment fees vary significantly among different assessment agencies. If both the primary and secondary applicants require occupational assessments, they will need to pay the assessment fees separately. The regular application fees for mainstream occupational assessment agencies are as follows (specific fees should be confirmed with the official agencies):
ACS, ICT-related occupations application, assessment fee 500 AUD;
EA, engineering-related occupations application, assessment fee 600 AUD;
VET, occupational assessment fee 630 AUD, educational credential assessment fee 360 AUD;
AIM, management-related occupations application, assessment fee 525 AUD.
3. State Sponsorship Fees
Applying for a 190 visa or a 489 state-sponsored visa will incur state sponsorship fees, which are 200 AUD for Western Australia, 300 AUD for New South Wales, 200 AUD for Queensland, and free for other state sponsorships, which can be paid directly by credit card.
4. Visa Application Fees
After receiving an EOI invitation, applicants need to pay the visa fees to the immigration bureau. The visa fee for the primary applicant is 3600 AUD, which is approximately 20,000 yuan, while the fee for spouses and children over 18 years old is 1800 AUD, and for children under 18 years old is 900 AUD.
5. Other Fees
Notarization and translation fees: approximately 2000-3000 yuan
Medical examination fee: 1450 yuan per person, around 850 yuan per child
The above are all the costs associated with skilled immigration to Australia. Currently, the most popular ways to immigrate to Australia are skilled immigration and investment immigration. Compared to the latter, the costs of skilled immigration are lower and more acceptable to investors. However, skilled immigration to Australia has higher requirements for the applicants' qualifications. Those who wish to apply for skilled immigration to Australia are advised to consult a professional immigration company before proceeding with the immigration process to see if they are suitable for applying for skilled immigration to Australia.
