The total cost to apply for Australian permanent residency varies with the visa type. For the common skilled migration visas (Subclasses 189, 190, and 491), the principal applicant's base application fee is AUD 4,770. Spouses or partners cost AUD 2,320 each, and children cost AUD 1,160. Other expenses include English tests, skills assessments, police checks, medical exams, and biometrics. In general, applicants can expect to spend between AUD 6,000 and 9,000, depending on their family size and what documents they need.