VETASSESS Fees 2026: New Fees From 9 September 2026

If you are planning to apply for Australian Permanent Residency (PR) through a skilled migration pathway, there is an important VETASSESS update you should know about.

VETASSESS fees 2026 are changing from 9 September 2026, with several skills assessment and related services becoming slightly more expensive. The updated fee schedule covers services such as Full Skills Assessments, Priority Processing, Points Test Advice, Post-485 assessments, reviews, reassessments, appeals and renewal of skills assessments.

If you are preparing your Australian migration application, knowing the updated VETASSESS fees 2026 can help you plan your costs before submitting your application.

New VETASSESS fees will apply from 9 September 2026.
The fees listed by VETASSESS do not include Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).

What Is VETASSESS?

VETASSESS is a skills assessment authority that assesses qualifications and employment experience for a range of occupations under Australia’s skilled migration system.

For many applicants, obtaining a positive skills assessment is an important step before moving forward with an Australian skilled visa application.

The assessment looks at factors such as your qualifications, employment experience and nominated occupation to determine whether your background meets the relevant requirements.

Because the skills assessment is an important part of the migration process, applicants should also be aware of the latest VETASSESS fees 2026 before beginning their application.

VETASSESS Fees 2026: Updated Fee Schedule

The new VETASSESS fee schedule will apply from 9 September 2026.

Here are some of the major fee changes:

Service	Current Price	New Price
Full Skills Assessment – including DAMA and Industry Labour Agreements (ILA)	$1,096	$1,146
Priority Processing – supplementary fee for applicable applications	$825	$863
Points Test Advice – non-VETASSESS occupations	$311	$325
Post-Vocational Education Work Visa (Subclass 485)	$416	$436
Review – Post-Vocational Education Work Visa	$265	$277
Reassessment – Post-Vocational Education Work Visa	$379	$396
Post-485 Assessment – under the same occupation	$852	$891

The revised prices will apply from 9 September 2026.

Full Skills Assessment Fee

The Full Skills Assessment fee will increase from $1,096 to $1,146.

This service includes assessments for applicants under relevant pathways, including Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) and Industry Labour Agreements (ILA).

For applicants planning their Australia PR application, this is one of the key changes to consider when calculating the total cost of the migration process.

Priority Processing Fee

Applicants who are eligible for Priority Processing will also see a change in the supplementary fee.

The fee will increase from:

$825 → $863

Priority Processing is an additional service fee and does not replace the standard assessment fee.

Points Test Advice

For applicants seeking Points Test Advice for non-VETASSESS occupations, the fee will increase from:

$311 → $325

This service can be relevant to applicants who need advice regarding qualifications or points for their Australian skilled migration plans.

Post-Vocational Education Work Visa Fees

The new VETASSESS fees 2026 also include changes to services related to the Post-Vocational Education Work Visa (Subclass 485).

The main fee will increase from:

$416 → $436

Other related charges are also changing:

Review – Post-Vocational Education Work Visa: $265 → $277
Reassessment – Post-Vocational Education Work Visa: $379 → $396
Post-485 Assessment under the same occupation: $852 → $891

Applicants using these services should therefore check the applicable fee before making a payment.

Review of Assessment Outcome Fees

VETASSESS has also updated fees for applicants who want to request a review of their assessment outcome within the applicable 90-day timeframe.

The revised fees are:

Review Application Type	Current Price	New Price
Qualification only	$340	$356
Employment only	$609	$637
Both Qualification and Employment	$913	$955

The applicable amount depends on the type of assessment outcome being reviewed.

Reassessment, Appeal and Renewal Fees

The updated VETASSESS fees 2026 also cover reassessment, appeal and renewal services.

Reassessment

For reassessment within the 12-month timeframe:

Current fee: $745
New fee: $779

Appeal

For an appeal submitted within the 90-day timeframe:

Current fee: $1,082
New fee: $1,132

Renewal of Skills Assessment

For renewal within the three-year timeframe:

Current fee: $473
New fee: $495

These changes are particularly relevant for applicants whose previous assessment is approaching its applicable validity or renewal period.

Are All VETASSESS Fees Increasing?

No.

It is important to understand that not every VETASSESS service is increasing in price. Some services remain at their current rates, while others have been revised.

Therefore, applicants should check the exact service they require instead of assuming that the same fee applies to every VETASSESS application.

When Will the New VETASSESS Fees Apply?

The new fee schedule will come into effect on:

9 September 2026

If you are planning to submit a skills assessment around this date, make sure you check the applicable charges before completing your payment.

Another important point is that the published fees do not include Australian GST. This means the final amount payable may be higher after GST is applied.

What Does the VETASSESS Fee Increase Mean for Australia PR Applicants?

For most applicants, the VETASSESS fee is only one part of the overall cost of moving to Australia.

Depending on your visa pathway, you may also need to budget for:

English language testing
Skills assessment
Visa application charges
Medical examinations
Police clearance certificates
Document preparation and translation
Other professional or administrative costs

The increase in VETASSESS fees 2026 may not dramatically change the overall cost of your migration process, but it is still worth including the revised charges in your budget.

More importantly, applicants should make sure their skills assessment application is prepared correctly. Incomplete documents, incorrect employment evidence or an unsuitable nominated occupation can result in delays and potentially additional expenses.

Planning Your Australia PR Journey?

If you are considering Australia PR or skilled migration, understanding the latest VETASSESS requirements and fees is an important part of preparing your application.

At New Land Visas, we can help you understand your eligibility, explore suitable Australian migration pathways and prepare for the skills assessment and visa application process.

Whether you are just starting to explore Australia PR or are already preparing your VETASSESS application, getting the right guidance can help you approach the process with greater confidence.

Planning to apply for Australia PR? Contact New Land Visas to discuss your profile and migration options.

VETASSESS Fees 2026: New Fees From 9 September 2026