VETASSESS Fee Changes Effective 22 October 2025 | Bansal Immigration Consultants

Bansal Immigration Consultants as a trusted partner in your migration journey for Australia, always aim to keep you updated with all essential changes that may affect your visa application process. One such important announcement comes from VETASSESS—Australia’s leading assessing authority for a wide range of occupations under skilled migration and employment-based visa programs.

VETASSESS will introduce new fees across several services, including Skills Assessments, Chinese Qualifications Verification, Points Test Advice, and administrative services Starting from 22 October 2025

Whether you are planning a General Skilled Migration visa, a 485 Graduate Work visa, or applying under a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), this update is relevant to you.

What is VETASSESS?

VETASSESS is an Australian Government-approved skills assessment authority that evaluates the qualifications and employment experience of applicants under various migration streams. Their assessments are a critical part of your visa application, especially for:

• General Skilled Migration (subclass 189, 190, 491)
• Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
• Employer-sponsored visas
• DAMA and ILA agreements

 Key Fee Changes – At a Glance

All prices below are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and exclusive of GST.

Full Skills Assessment (including DAMA & ILA)

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
Full Skills Assessment	$1070	$1096

 Priority Processing

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
Priority Processing (Fast-track)	$806	$825

Applicable to selected occupations for faster turnaround times.

Points Test Advice (Non-VETASSESS Occupations)

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
Points Test Advice	$304	$311

Used to support your points claim under the General Skilled Migration program.

Post-Vocational Education Work Visa (Subclass 485)

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
Review	$406	$416
Change of Occupation	$370	$379
Post-485 Same Occupation	$832	$852

Review of Assessment Outcome (Within 90 Days)

Review Type	Current Fee	New Fee
Qualification Only (Negative)	$332	$340
Employment Only (Negative)	$595	$609
Both Qualification & Employment (Negative)	$892	$913

This service allows applicants to seek a second opinion on the initial negative assessment.

Other Assessment Services

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
Reassessment – Change of Occupation	$728	$745
Appeal	$1057	$1082
Renewal of Skills Assessment	$462	$473

Chinese Qualifications Verification (CQV)

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
Degree Certificate	$145	$148
Certificate of Graduation	$145	$148
Academic Transcript	$178	$182

Skills Assessment Support (SAS)

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
Consultation for Migration Agents/Lawyers	$362	$371
Consultation for Applicants	$256	$262
Document Checking	$167	$171

Admin & Refund Fees

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
Reopening of Closed Application	$167	$171
Refund – Non-Priority Processing	$167	$171
Refund – Priority Processing	$167	$171
Refund – CHT / PACFA	$67	$69
CQV Refund (< $200)	$33	$34
CQV Refund ($200–299)	$45	$46
CQV Refund (≥ $300)	$67	$69
Reissue of Outcome Letter	$73	$75

Membership & Credential Services

Service	Current Fee	New Fee
AMI Credentials	$228	$233
AIHS Member	$269	$275
AIHS Non-Member	$315	$323

What Should Applicants Do?

Are you planning to apply for a skills assessment or related services in Australia, we strongly recommend to submit your application before 22 October 2025 to take advantage of the current lower fees. We prepare your documents early and get professional assistant will ensure a smooth, low cost, and successful application.

Need Help?

At Bansal Immigration Consultants, we provide end-to-end assistance for:

• Skills Assessment Preparation
• 485 Graduate Visa Application
• DAMA & Regional Visa Pathways
• Points Test Advisory
• Appeal & Review Support

Call Bansal Immigration Consultants Melbourne today or book your consultation to get started with confidence.