🇦🇺 Australia → 🇺🇸 United States · Cost breakdown
How much it costs to move from Australia to United States (2026)
The honest line-by-line, in USD or Australian dollars. Plus the funds you must show but not spend.
The total cost of moving from Australia to United States depends on your route and family size. Australia's secret weapon is the E-3 visa — a work visa only Australians can use, renewable indefinitely in 2-year blocks, with far less of the lottery and cost than the H-1B. A green card is the longer game.
The main cost buckets
- E-3 visa application (MRV fee)
- E-3D dependent visa (spouse/children)
- Australian police check (AFP)
- One-way flights (AU→US)
- Cross-border (AU/US) tax & super advice
- Landing fund (deposit, car, setup)
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Frequently asked
How much does it cost to move from Australia to United States?
It varies by visa route and family size. Budget across visa fees, an Australian police check, flights, cross-border tax/super advice, and a landing fund — use the estimator for a personalised range in USD or Australian dollars.
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Educational information only — not financial, tax, legal or migration advice. Fees reviewed 2026-06; verify current rules via official sources before acting.