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Australia Visa Cost: What Bangladeshi Applicants Should Budget For
An overview of the cost categories involved in an Australia visa application, beyond just the government application charge.
Published June 2026 · 5 min read · Zaman Visa Center
The Government Application Charge
Every visa subclass carries its own government application charge, set and periodically revised by the Department of Home Affairs. Because this figure changes, always confirm the current amount on the official visa fee schedule rather than budgeting from memory or an old source.
Health Examinations and Insurance
Depending on your visa subclass and length of stay, you may need a health examination with an approved panel physician. Student visa applicants additionally budget for Overseas Student Health Cover for their entire study period.
Biometrics and Supporting Costs
Some applicants need to provide biometrics at a visa application centre, which may carry a service fee separate from the visa charge itself. Document attestation, translation, and courier costs for physical documents add smaller but real expenses.
Consultancy Fees
If you engage a consultancy for documentation support, that fee is separate from all government charges and should be clearly explained to you before you commit — ask for an itemised breakdown so you know exactly what you're paying for.
Key Takeaways
- Government visa charges are revised periodically — verify the current fee before budgeting.
- Health checks and OSHC are additional, subclass-dependent costs.
- Biometrics, attestation and courier fees are smaller but should be planned for.
- Any consultancy fee should be itemised and explained upfront.