Understanding the Costs: Afrikaner Skills Visa - Fee Structure Explained
At Global Talent Pathway, we make the migration process simple and transparent. Our Afrikaner Skills Visa program offers skilled South Africans a clear path to employment in Australia — with no processing fees paid to us until your visa is approved.
What’s Included for Free
You will not pay us anything until your visa is granted. Up to that point, we provide:
Registration on our job-seeker portal
Matching with real Australian employers
Job interviews and employment offers
Full support during the pre-lodgement process
Note: Government visa fees must be paid when the application is submitted to the Department of Home Affairs. These are not paid to us.
Our Processing Fees (After Visa Grant)
Once your visa is granted, you can choose one of two options:
Option 1: Payment plan
AUD 1,000 after visa grant
AUD 1,000 per month there after for 24 months
(Total: AUD 25,000)
Option 2: One-time payment
AUD 15,000 paid after visa grant
Government Visa Fees (Payable at Lodgement)
The Australian Government requires these fees to be paid when your visa is lodged:
Primary applicant: AUD 3,115
Each dependent over 18: AUD 3,115
Each dependent under 18: AUD 780
Refund Guarantee: If your visa is refused due to an error within our control, we will refund your government fees. This does not apply if any false or misleading information was provided. A copy of our refund policy is available upon request.
Example Total Costs
Below are typical total costs (visa processing + government fees) depending on your family structure.
Single applicant
Government fees: AUD 3,115
Processing: AUD 15,000 or payment plan
Total: AUD 18,115 or AUD 4,115 upfront + 24 monthly payments of 1,000AUD
Couple (2 adults)
Government fees: AUD 6,230
Processing: AUD 15,000 or payment plan
Total: AUD 21,230 or AUD 7,230 upfront + 24 monthly payments of 1,000AUD
Family of four (2 adults, 2 children)
Government fees: AUD 7,790
Processing: AUD 15,000 or payment plan
Total: AUD 22,790 or AUD 8,790 upfront + 24 monthly payments of 1,000AUD
Currency comparison (at AUD 1 = ZAR 12.5):
AUD 15,000 = ZAR 187,500
AUD 3,115 = ZAR 38,938
AUD 780 = ZAR 9,750
Guaranteed Employment
We only offer visas to applicants who have been matched with a full-time job — your employment is guaranteed once your visa application is submitted.
Salaries start from AUD 68,863.50 per year (around ZAR 860,000), and in many cases, we find jobs for both husband and wife.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
This visa provides a 4-year work placement with the opportunity to apply for permanent residency after fulfilling your job contract.
Some employers may offer permanent residency sponsorship immediately, depending on the role and applicant experience.
Learn More
To understand how the visa works, which industries are hiring, and what life in Australia is like for Afrikaner families, visit our full visa overview: