From 30 January 2026, the AVBC migration skills assessment fees will increase to align with changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Summary of current and new fees:
|
Assessment Type |
Residents of Australia for tax purposes (includes GST) |
Non-residents of Australia for tax purposes (excludes GST) |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct deposit | Credit card | Direct deposit | Credit card | |||||
| Current | New | Current | New | Current | New | Current | New | |
| Skills Assessment (valid for three years) | $682.00 | $702.46 | $694.00 | $714.82 | $620.00 | $638.60 | $630.00 | $648.90 |
| Skills Assessment Renewal (within three-year validity period) | $330.00 | $339.90 | $335.00 | $345.05 | $300.00 | $309.00 | $305.00 | $314.15 |
Note: New fees apply to applications received on or after 30 January 2026.