AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS

Visas to Australia: Police Check Fees Increased

Monday, 20 October 2008

The Australian Federal Police have announced fee increases for police checks. These fees may affect some individuals applying for visas to Australia.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has announced an increase in the cost of National Police Certificates (NPCs) from October 2008.

The new fee structure will impact immigration applicants who are required to obtain a police check as part of their visa application. A police check from a Government Department or individual has increased from $32.73 to $43.00.

Other services provided by the AFP have also increased slightly:

• $49 for a non-Government organization (For example, commercial entities such as brokers and migration agents)
• $145 for fingerprints taken and processed by the AFP

If you are interested in Visas to Australia, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to Australia.