Australian Consulate-General
Hong Kong, China
Address: 23/F Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong - Tel: +852 2827 8881 - Fax: +852 2585 4457

Visas and migration

[ Visa and Citizenship Charges ]

Changes will be made to Visa applications charges affecting all applications received on or after 1 January 2010.

Visa application type

Charge (HKD)
from 1 January 2010

Visitor visa

780

Student visa

3,980

Resident Return visa

1,920

Partner Migration visa

12,560

Child Migration visa

12,560

Business Talent (Migrant) visa

36,120

Business Skills (Provisional) visa

24,740

Citizenship by descent

880

For information on current charges, visit: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/990i.htm

Note:
The exchange rates applicable to fees and charges collected by the department are calculated according to regulation 5.36 of the Migration Regulations 1994. The rates are calculated every six months and are fixed for the following six months. The department uses the commercial exchange rates, plus five percent. The five percent is mandated by the Migration Regulations 1994. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is aware that recent world events have impacted upon the rates used by the department and subsequently on clients. DIAC has commenced the legislative process required in order to update the rates used. The new rates will come into effect on 1 January 2010. In the meantime, please be aware that visa applications lodged outside Australia, may be paid for in Australia using AUD.

Payment for applications lodged at the Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong

All applications lodged at the Hong Kong office will need to be accompanied by the correct payment in Hong Kong dollars. The DIAC website provides a currency converter to allow you to determine the amount payable in Hong Kong dollars.

Not Able to Accept Cash

The Hong Kong office does not accept cash payments for visa application charges. Visa application charges can be paid by one of the following means:

Credit card (Visa card, MasterCard or JCB card)
*** Please note that we do not accept American Express card.

EPS

Cheque payable to "Australian Consulate General Hong Kong"

Bank Cheque payable to "Australian Consulate General Hong Kong" 

The preferred payment method is by credit or debit card. If there is no facility to indicate payment of credit card on your application form, you should download our "Charge & Credit Card Authorisation Form" and submit this with the application.

See: Charge & Credit Card Authorisation Form (pdf, 31k)