VETASSESS has announced that from 22 October 2025, application fees for professional and general occupation assessments will increase in line with CPI. These increases also include Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) and Industry Labour agreement assessments but does not apply to assessments for trade occupations.
The new application fees that will commence in October 2025 are listed below:
- Full Skills Assessment (including Designated Area Migration Agreements (DAMA) and Industry Labour Agreement (ILA)) – $AUD 1,096
- Priority Processing – $ AUD 825
- Points Test Advice (non-VETASSESS occupations) – $ AUD 311
- Post-Vocational Education Work Visa (Subclass 485) – $ AUD 416
For any VETASSESS lodged before 22 October 2025 will be charged ta the current rates. This fee increase does not apply to assessments for trade occupations.
