Application fees
As of 1 July 2026, the application fee for the Queensland State Nominated Migration Program (SNMP) is $573.
Candidates who are invited to apply for a Queensland nomination for a skilled visa from 1 July 2026 will be required to pay the new fee.
The table below outlines Queensland nomination application fees by visa type.
We will only begin accessing your application once you:
- upload your documents to the documentation portal, and
- make your payment online.
| Visa type | Application fee (offshore applicant – GST not applicable) | Application fee (onshore applicant - includes 10% GST) |
|---|---|---|
Skilled Nomination (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) | AUD$573.00 | AUD$630.30 |
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) | AUD$573.00 | AUD$630.30 |
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Small Business Owners Pathway | N/A | AUD$630.30 |
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Business Innovation stream visa extension | AUD$534.58 | AUD$588.04 |
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) - Business Innovation stream Change of Business request | AUD$427.66 | AUD$470.43 |
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Significant Investor stream visa extension | AUD$534.58 | AUD$588.04 |
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) – for 444 Special Category Visa Holders | AUD$801.87 | AUD$882.06 |
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) – for 188 visa holders | AUD$801.87 | AUD$882.06 |
| Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132) - Significant Business History stream Change of Business request | AUD$427.66 | AUD$470.43 |
Investor Retirement (Renewal) visa (subclass 405) | AUD$534.58 | AUD$588.04 |
Note
Fees will not be refunded under any circumstances. This includes if there are changes to personal circumstances, if you change your mind and do not apply for an Australian visa, or if your application for a visa is not approved by the Australian Government.
Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be charged for any payments made within Australia, whether payment is made by the applicant directly or through their agent/representative.