Australia VETASSESS Unveils the Increasing Assessment Fee for Professional and General Occupations
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Starting November 20, 2024 Vocational, Education and Training Assessing Services (VETASSESS) would implement the updated application fees for various professional and general occupations assessments.
Amongst the latest update, the assessment fee for trade occupations and priority Processing fee stand unchanged. The November 2024 fee increase would be the first since July 2023 and the fees are expected to be revised in line with the Consumer Price Index as reviewed by Australian Government guidance.
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VETASSESS New Fees Applicable From November 20, 2024
The list of updated VETASSESS application fees is as follows
| Service | Current Price (AUD) | New Price (AUD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Skills Assessment (including DAMA and ILA) | $1,033 | $1,070 | ||
| Priority Processing Fee (supplementary for applicable applications) | $806 | $806 | ||
| Points Test Advice (non-VETASSESS occupations) | $293 | $304 | ||
| 485 Assessment | $392 | $406 | ||
| Post-485 Assessment (same occupation) | $803 | $832 | ||
| Review of Assessment Outcome (within 90 days) (Including DAMA and ILA) | ||||
| Review Application Type | Qualification Outcome (initial application) |
Employment Outcome (initial application)
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| Qualification Only | Negative Qualification Result | Negative Due to Qualification | $320 | $332 |
| Employment Only | Positive Result | Negative Result (excluding qualification-related issues) | $575 | $595 |
| Qualification & Employment Outcome | Negative | Negative Due to Any Result | $861 | $892 |
| Reassessment (Change of Occupation) | $702 | $728 | ||
| Appeal | $1,020 | $1,057 | ||
| Renewal of Skills Assessment | $446 | $462 | ||
New VETASSESS Fee For Applications Submitted Post November 20, 2024
The updates fee for Skill Assessment Support, Non Migration and Administrative Fees and Chinese Qualifications Verification Fees is as follows:
| Service | Current Price (AUD) | New Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Skills Assessment Support (SAS) | ||
| SAS Consultation Service (for Migration Agents and Lawyers) | $349 | $362 |
| SAS Consultation Service (for Applicants) | $247 | $256 |
| SAS Document Checking Service | $161 | $167 |
| 2. Chinese Qualifications Verification (CQV) | ||
| Degree Certificate | $140 | $145 |
| Certificate of Graduation | $140 | $145 |
| Academic Transcript or Exam Record | $172 | $178 |
| 3.CHT (Credentials Assessment for Health Therapists) | ||
| CHT Qualifications Assessment | $376 | $389 |
| CHT Additional Modality | $215 | $223 |
| 4. PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) | ||
| PACFA Qualification Assessment (against AQF) | $269 | $278 |
| PACFA Qualification Assessment (against AQF and PACFA Standards) | $376 | $389 |
| 5. FASEA (Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority) | ||
| FASEA Qualifications Comparison to AQF | $269 | $278 |
| 6. Administrative Fees (General) | ||
| Reopening of Closed Application | $161 | $167 |
| Refund (non-Priority Processing, > $400 paid) | $161 | $167 |
| Refund (Priority Processing Application) | $161 | $167 |
| Refund (CHT, PACFA, FASEA) | $64 | $67 |
| SAS Consultation Refund | $43 | $45 |
| SAS Document Check Refund | $32 | $33 |
| CQV or Points Test Refund (< $200) | $32 | $33 |
| CQV or Points Test Refund ($200–$299) | $43 | $45 |
| CQV or Points Test Refund ($300 or more) | $64 | $67 |
| Reissue of Outcome Letter | $71 | $73 |
| 7. Other Services | ||
| AMI Credentials | $220 | $228 |
Do You Aspire to Secure Australia Permanent Residency?
The recent updates to VETASSESS assessment fees that are to be effective from 20 November highlights the ongoing changes in the migration landscape in Australia. To navigate these adjustments it is crucial to stay informed and prepared for the new costs associated with skill assessments in Australia. For better guidance and support during the Australia PR process seeking advice from professionals can make a significant difference.
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