AUSTRALIA’S INCREASE IN STUDENT VISA FEE
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