Impact Of Australia's New Visa Rules On Indians
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4 July 2024
Australian student visas have become significantly more expensive for international students, including many from India
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The application fee has skyrocketed from $710 (Rs 39,840) to $1,600 (Rs 89,780), more than doubling. This new fee took effect on July 1
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This new fee took effect on July 1
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This is a massive jump compared to the current student visa fees in Canada and the United States, which are CDN$150 (AUD$165) and US$185 (AUD$280), respectively
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This move follows the recent increase in minimum funds requirements for international students, the second hike in the last few months.
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Additionally, Australia is tightening its student visa process. From now on, only applications submitted from outside the country will be considered
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This targets visa holders who might be using student enrollment to extend their stay rather than for genuine studies
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Temporary visa holders, such as graduates or visitors, can no longer apply for a student visa while in Australia
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However, applications submitted before July 1, 2024, are unaffected
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