Total Cost of Australia PR from India: Every Fee in Rupees

Published 11 November 2026

For a single applicant, the total cost of Australia PR from India is roughly ₹5.0 lakh to ₹7.1 lakh, and about ₹8.2 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh for a family of three. The biggest item is the government visa charge, which rose on 1 July 2026 to A$6,135 (₹4,04,910) for a skilled independent visa.

This guide itemises every fee for skilled professionals, nurses and their families, so you can budget accurately and spot hidden costs.

Total Cost of Australia PR from India: The Short Answer

• Single applicant: About ₹5.0 lakh to ₹7.1 lakh, including an agent.
• Family of three: About ₹8.2 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh.
• Largest cost: The visa charge, around 60 to 80 percent of the total.
• Not included: Flights, first-month living costs and, for nurses, AHPRA registration fees.

Costs depend on your occupation, English test attempts and consultant. The sections below show each item.

Australia PR Visa Fees from India: What Home Affairs Charges

Australia PR visa fees from India are the same as for any applicant. The Department of Home Affairs sets them in Australian dollars, and they rose by about 25 percent from 1 July 2026, when the 189 main charge moved from A4,910toA6,135.

• Subclass 189: A$6,135 (₹4,04,910) for the main applicant.
• Subclass 190 and 491: A$6,140 (₹4,05,240).
• Each additional adult: A$3,070 (₹2,02,620).
• Each child under 18: A1,540forthe189(₹1,01,640),andA1,535 for the 190 and 491 (₹1,01,310).

A second instalment can apply to an adult without functional English, reported at A$4,885 (₹3,22,410). The fee is generally not refunded if the visa is refused. Check the current figures on the Home Affairs fees page.

Australia PR Cost in Rupees: Why the Exchange Rate Matters

Australia PR cost in rupees moves with the exchange rate, and the rupee has weakened. A year ago, A$1 cost about ₹56.5. In early November 2026 it was roughly ₹65 to ₹67.

At last year's rate, the A$6,135 visa charge would have been about ₹3.47 lakh. Today it is about ₹4.05 lakh. That is a rise of roughly ₹58,000 before any fee increase.

Use ₹66 for planning, add a 5 percent buffer and check the rate on payment day. Your bank's foreign-exchange mark-up adds to the cost, so compare card and transfer options.

Australia PR Skills Assessment and Medical Fees

Australia PR skills assessment and medical fees depend on your occupation and city.

Skills assessment (confirm with the assessing body):

• A NMAC for nurses: A395modified,A545 direct care, A$595 full (₹26,070 to ₹39,270)
• Trades Recognition Australia: A$795 (₹52,470)
• Engineers Australia, written report: A$1,034 (₹68,244)
• VETASSESS, offshore: A$1,146 (₹75,636)
• ACS: A625forqualificationsonly,uptoA1,498 for a full assessment (₹41,250 to ₹98,868)

**Other costs in India: ** English test: IELTS is about ₹16,500 to ₹18,000 per attempt, PTE about ₹16,000 to ₹23,000 and OET about ₹30,000. Medical: Usually ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 per person at an approved panel clinic. Police clearance: A ₹500 fee, and ₹1,500 to ₹3,000 with courier and processing. State nomination: Often free, though some states charge a small fee.

Published figures vary, so treat these as ranges.

Australia PR Immigration Agent Fees India: What to Expect

Australia PR immigration agent fees India consultancies charge vary widely. Published ranges run from about ₹40,000 to ₹1.5 lakh or more, while Australian agents often quote A3,500toA5,000 for a 189. The price depends on the route, family size and support included.

Before you pay anyone:

1. Ask for a written fee schedule that separates the service fee from government and exam charges.
2. Insist on receipts and refund terms.
3. Avoid any promise of a guaranteed visa.
4. Check any recruiting agent licence on eMigrate.

Mount Bell prices per programme and shares a written fee breakdown before payment.

Worked Examples: Single Applicant and Family of Three

These examples show the total cost of Australia PR from India for two common profiles.

Single applicant, subclass 189:

• Visa charge: ₹4,04,910
• Skills assessment: ₹26,070 to ₹98,868
• English test, one to two attempts: ₹16,500 to ₹46,000
• Medical and police clearance: ₹9,500 to ₹15,000
• Agent: ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000 **- Total: about ₹5.0 lakh to ₹7.1 lakh **

**Family of three (main applicant, partner, one child under 18): **

• Visa charges: ₹7,09,170
• Skills assessment and main applicant's English test: ₹42,570 to ₹1,44,868
• Three medicals and two police clearances: ₹27,000 to ₹42,000
• Agent: ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000 **- Total: about ₹8.2 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh ** These examples exclude a partner's English test, which could add cost.

Ways to Reduce the Total Cost of Australia PR from India

• Prepare well for your English test, so you avoid paying for extra attempts.
• Check your points score first, so you do not pay for an assessment you cannot use.
• Compare itemised quotes from at least two consultants.
• Confirm whether your target state charges a nomination fee.

How Much Does Australia PR Cost for Indian Applicants? Costs People Forget

How much does Australia PR cost for Indian applicants once surprises are added? Watch for these:

• Extra English test attempts to lift your points score
• Document translation, attestation and courier charges
• A second visa instalment for family members without functional English
• A skills reassessment if your first outcome is negative
• Flights, first-month rent and, for nurses, AHPRA registration

Use the Australia PR points calculator to check your score before spending on tests. For nursing routes, see nurses in Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the total cost of Australia PR from India? ** For one applicant, about ₹5.0 lakh to ₹7.1 lakh at ₹66 per Australian dollar. A family of three should plan for about ₹8.2 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh.

**How much does Australia PR cost for Indian applicants with a family? ** The visa charges alone are A$10,745 (₹7,09,170) for a 189 with a partner and one child. Add skills, medical, English and agent costs on top.

**What are the Australia PR visa fees from India in 2026? ** From 1 July 2026, A6,135fora189mainapplicant,A6,140 for a 190 or 491, A3,070perextraadultandA1,535 to A$1,540 per child.

**What are Australia PR skills assessment and medical fees? ** Skills assessments run from about A395fornursestoA1,498 for IT, or ₹26,070 to ₹98,868. A medical is usually ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 per person.

**How much do Australia PR immigration agent fees India consultancies charge? ** Published ranges are about ₹40,000 to ₹1.5 lakh or more. Always get the fee schedule, receipts and refund terms in writing.

Conclusion

The total cost of Australia PR from India is mostly the government visa charge, so plan around the 2026 rise and the exchange rate. Budget a buffer, ask for itemised quotes and avoid anyone who guarantees a visa. Mount Bell can review your profile and your costs for free. Explore our PR visa and skilled migration, skills assessment and Australia pages for more.

This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Fees and exchange rates change, and Mount Bell does not guarantee any visa or permanent residence outcome.

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