The Subclass 186 visa application fee for the main applicant is AUD 4,640. Additional fees apply if you include family members in your application. This includes charges for a spouse and dependent children, with different fees based on age. The visa fee must be paid at the time of application submission. Apart from the visa fee, applicants should also budget for other costs such as medical examinations, English tests, police clearance certificates, and skills assessment fees, which are paid separately.