Employers must pay the applicable nomination training contribution charge referred to as the Skilling Australians Fund (SAF) levy.

The purpose of the SAF levy is for employers to contribute to the broader skills development of Australians.

The amount you pay depends on the:

  • size of the sponsoring business and
  • proposed period of stay of the overseas worker in Australia.
Business sizeTSS visaENS / RSMS and SESR visas
Small (annual turnover less than $10 million)AUD1200 per year or part thereofAUD3000 one-off
Other business (annual turnover of $10 million or more)AUD1800 per year or part thereofAUD5000 one-off

Levy payments are tax deductible.

For further information, visit: Cost of Sponsoring