AUSTRALIA’S INCREASE IN STUDENT VISA FEE EFFECTIVE BY JULY 2024

Australia aspirants must be aware of recent fee changes.

• Starting July 1, 2024, Australia’s student visa fee has risen from A$710 to A$1,600.
• Visitor visa holders and students with temporary graduate visas cannot apply for a student visa from within Australia.
• The 225% increase in the student visa fee aims to address record migration and housing market pressures.
• The fee hike supports the government’s goal to enhance the international education sector and restore integrity to the visa system.
• Revenue from the increased fee will fund migration and education projects, including ongoing migration strategy initiatives.

Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil commented on the new measures, stating, “The changes coming into force will help restore integrity to our international education system and create a migration system which is fairer, smaller, and better able to deliver for Australia.” This statement emphasizes the government’s intent to refine the migration system while ensuring it remains fair and efficient.

• The fee for accompanying family members on a student visa has been updated: AUS$1,445 for those aged 18 and over, and AUS$390 for those under 18.
• The fee changes are part of a broader overhaul of the visa fee system.

• Student visa rejection rates have recently hit record highs, adding challenges for prospective international students.

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