Total Cost of Australia PR from Indonesia: A Complete Breakdown in IDR and AUD

Most Indonesian professionals who research Australian skilled migration focus on the government visa fee — AUD 4,640 for a primary applicant. That number alone converts to over IDR 50 million. But the visa application charge is only one component. Under the planning assumptions below, the total cost of getting Australian permanent residency from Indonesia, from the first English test to the visa grant, runs approximately AUD 6,300 to AUD 8,200 for a single applicant, and significantly more for families.

Here is a complete cost breakdown with Indonesian Rupiah equivalents at current exchange rates.

Phase 1: English Proficiency Test

IELTS Academic or General Training

• Cost in Indonesia: IDR 3,490,000 (approximately AUD 310)
• Available in: Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Bali, Yogyakarta

PTE Academic

• Cost in Indonesia: IDR 3,500,000+ (approximately AUD 315)
• Available in: Jakarta and Surabaya primarily

Most Indonesian applicants sit the test once, get their score, and decide whether to retest. Budget for at least one sitting, ideally two, as many applicants need a second attempt to reach the "Superior" threshold (IELTS 8.0 / PTE 79) required for maximum English points.

If using the IELTS One Skill Retake: acceptance applies to most visa subclasses, subject to a subclass-specific eligibility check. Confirm the current retake fee; compared with a full test costing approximately IDR 3,000,000, an eligible retake can avoid the cost of a full resit.

English test budget: IDR 3,500,000 to IDR 7,000,000 (1–2 sittings)

Phase 2: Skills Assessment

The skills assessment fee depends on your assessing authority, occupation, and pathway. Use the AUD 500–1,200 range as a planning estimate and confirm the current fee before lodging. All fees are quoted in AUD.

NAATI-certified translation of Indonesian documents is a separate cost. Plan on AUD 50 to 150 per document, depending on length and complexity. A 5–8-document planning allowance is roughly AUD 400 to AUD 800 (IDR 4,300,000 to IDR 8,600,000), subject to the translator's quote.

Skills assessment budget: IDR 5,000,000 to IDR 13,000,000 (assessment fees only) Translations: IDR 4,300,000 to IDR 8,600,000 (NAATI certified, 5–8-document planning example)

Phase 3: Indonesian Document Costs

Before lodging your visa application, you need several Indonesian-specific documents that have their own costs.

SKCK (Police Clearance for overseas use)

• Issuing authority: Mabes Polri or Polda, as appropriate
• Official government fee: IDR 30,000 to IDR 50,000
• Third-party facilitation (optional): IDR 1,000,000 to IDR 3,000,000
• Valid 6 months — must be timed carefully

Kemenkumham Apostille (if required)

• Government fee: IDR 50,000 to IDR 150,000 per document
• If apostilling SKCK + birth certificate + degree: IDR 150,000 to IDR 450,000 in government fees
• If the signing official is not registered, notarisation or additional issuing-institution verification may be required; confirm any related fee and timing

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan records: Free to obtain via the BPJS app SPT income tax records (Form 1721-A1): Obtained from your employer HR, usually free

Indonesian document budget: IDR 500,000 to IDR 4,000,000

Phase 4: Visa Application Charge

The Visa Application Charge (VAC) is set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and is denominated in AUD. At current AUD/IDR exchange rates:

The credit card limit problem: The AUD 4,640 primary fee converts to over IDR 50 million — typically above the default international transaction limit on most Indonesian bank cards (BCA, Mandiri, BNI). Payment incurs a 1.40% surcharge for Visa and Mastercard through ImmiAccount.

Jenius (BTPN) is a commonly used solution in the Indonesian migrant community. Applicants can request a permanent international limit increase through the Jenius app by uploading SPT tax records, and the e-Card feature makes it easy to manage a specific card for the purpose. Alternative: ask your bank to temporarily increase your international credit limit before the payment date.

Visa application budget: AUD 4,640+ per primary applicant

Phase 5: Medical Examination

All visa applicants must undergo a health examination through BUPA-authorized panel physicians. In Indonesia:

• Jakarta: Medikaloka Health Care (Graha Irama), Premier Bintaro
• Surabaya: RS Premier Surabaya
• Bali: BIMC Hospital (Kuta or Nusa Dua)

Results are uploaded directly to DHA via the eMedical system. Costs apply per applicant — for families, multiply accordingly.

Indonesia is classified as a country with moderate tuberculosis prevalence, which means the chest X-ray is the most scrutinised component. If scarring is found, additional sputum testing may be required, adding 3 to 6 months to the timeline.

Medical budget: IDR 3,500,000–5,000,000 per applicant

Total Cost Summary: Single Applicant

In AUD: approximately AUD 6,300 to AUD 8,200 for a single applicant.

Family Applications

Each secondary applicant (spouse, children) adds the VAC cost plus their own medical examination cost. Spouses who are included in the application also need police clearances, translations, and potentially their own English test.

A family of four (two adults, two children) realistically adds IDR 50,000,000 to IDR 80,000,000 to the primary applicant cost.

What Is Not Included

This breakdown covers government and third-party fees only. It does not include:

• Migration agent fees (if used): add IDR 50,000,000–100,000,000
• State nomination application fees, if charged — check the current state or territory schedule
• Flights to the relevant SKCK issuing office or medical clinic if you live elsewhere
• Relocation costs after visa grant

The Financial Preparation Timeline

Knowing the cost breakdown allows you to plan financially even before your skills assessment is complete. The biggest single payment — the VAC — comes only after you receive an ITA and are ready to lodge. Invitation rounds are periodic and state nomination timing varies, so use the skills-assessment and EOI waiting stages to accumulate the funds. After an invitation, the complete visa application is due within 60 calendar days.

For a complete planning timeline that maps financial milestones against process milestones, the Indonesia → Australia Skilled Migration Guide includes a cash flow planner alongside the document and administrative timelines.

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