Cost of emigrating to Australia
So what’s this all costing? I’ll keep a running tab here so you can estimate the costs and timing of when you’ll have to cough up cash (prices are what I paid in 2016).
English test
IELTS General test – £150
Skills assessment
Vetassess general skills assessment – £405 (AUS$810)
Statutory declaration
Statutory declaration to support skills assessment – £80
State sponsorship
Depends on State applied to but free for Victoria – £0
Visa application
Primary applicant AU$3600; dependents older than 18, AU$1800; dependent children, AU$900
Medical exam
Depends on clinic and country. Adults £290, children under 5, £90 in my case
Police clearance certificate
UK price: standard applicant £45, expedited service £90