DIAC visa application fees increase 1st Sept (Australia)

[secretariat]

Have to love how much the Australian government wants to rip off those wanting to apply for migration visas. Another price increase effective 1st September 2013.

Didn't they increase prices in July as well?

This table is from - http://www.australiaherewecome.com.au/diac-visa-application-fees-to-increase-by-15/

Visa Type Current Fee From 1 Sep Increase

Partner Visa (Onshore) currently $3,975 increase to $4,575

Partner Visa (Offshore) currently $2,680 increase to $3,085

But I don't understand why this information doesn't appear to line up with the new pricing on the Australian Embassy in Thailand website, they now want 97,400 baht for 309/100 Partner Visa - that would mean that I would have to pay over $3,450 for a partner visa in Thailand (based on current exchange rate).

http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au/files/bkok/Visa_Visa%20Charges%20Sep13.pdf

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[krisb]

I/we paid $998 last July 2012. That's from here in Australia. I feel lucky. Not actually sure if there's any further costs for us. I've gotta say these new prices are nothing short of bs. Imagine applying, paying that fee then getting turned down. How disheartening. That's the 2nd price hike this year btw.

As mentioned by the op....<deleted>!

[krisb]

Op your 2nd paragraph, another member used the exchange rate deal and saved enough to make it worth while. Also, the Australian embassy quite possibly hasn't updated itself yet. Don't worry, it will once the new prices come in to effect, no doubt.

[krisb]

Sorry for a 3rd post but now I've taken a look at that link you posted. Who are they? How would they know? Unless it's on a government site, its just hearsay. Send them an email and ask how they got these new prices.

[secretariat]

I'm not sure who the company is associated with the 2nd website, but the price increase seems to be mentioned on several websites.

I actually first noticed it on the Thailand embassy website - http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au/files/bkok/Visa_Visa%20Charges%20Sep13.pdf so I think it's legit. Will find out tomorrow for sure I guess.

[secretariat]

Price increase now reflected on Australian immigration website.

[David48]

Price increase now reflected on Australian immigration website.

... (insert any applicable swear word) ...

[GrantSmith]

Gotta pay for the carbon tax somehow!

Don't forget to vote this week chums!

[Jay Sata]

Why do cars cost so much in Thailand? Import tariffs.

When I moved to Oz in 1989 it was the same with everyone driving beat up old Holden's and engine recon shops which I'd never

see in the UK where we scrapped a car if it needed a new engine.

It's the same with immigration charges in Australia and the UK. Coupled with all the other impediments on getting your spouse in to the country the system is there to control migration.

Unlike the old days of the £10 poms Australia only wants skilled self sufficient migrants. It's a strategy that has worked unlike the UK

which has become a freeloaders paradise.

[nightwatch]

Op your 2nd paragraph, another member used the exchange rate deal and saved enough to make it worth while. Also, the Australian embassy quite possibly hasn't updated itself yet. Don't worry, it will once the new prices come in to effect, no doubt.

Here' a link to the thread i started about saving on the exchange rate.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/660659-paying-for-a-visa-application-in-aus-for-lodgment-in-bkk/#entry6784323

This really is just revenue collection two price hikes in 2 month's <deleted>.

[krisb]

Op your 2nd paragraph, another member used the exchange rate deal and saved enough to make it worth while. Also, the Australian embassy quite possibly hasn't updated itself yet. Don't worry, it will once the new prices come in to effect, no doubt.

Here' a link to the thread i started about saving on the exchange rate.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/660659-paying-for-a-visa-application-in-aus-for-lodgment-in-bkk/#entry6784323

 

This really is just revenue collection two price hikes in 2 month's <deleted>.

I'm in the "my wife's visa cost under a grand" brigade.

You know though, if it was 10grand, I'd still have done it. Best thing I ever did marry her.