Migration Skills Assessment Fee Changes, effective 30 January 2026

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.