The Australian Department of Immigration has announced an increase in visa application fees from 1 July 2009. From 1 July 2009 most fees will increase by up to 20%.

Here are details of some of the most common visa fee increases:

• Tourist Visa Application Fees (for paper based applications only): AUD$105
• Business Short Stay Visa Application Fees: AUD$105
• Skilled Visa Application Fees: AUD$2,525
• Skilled Graduate Visa Application Fees: AUD$230
• Working Holiday Visa Application Fees: AUD$230
• Student Visa Application Fees: AUD$540
• Partner/Family Visa Application Fees (lodged outside Australia): AUD$1,705
• Most Provisional Business Visa Application Fees: AUD$3,360
• Residence (permanent) Business Visa Application Fees: AUD$1,410

For details of all visa application fee increases, visit the DIAC website for more information.