Australia Doubles Student Visa Fees Starting July 2024
United kingdom, United state
Australia has doubled student visa application fees, effective 1 July 2024. The fee now stands at AUS$1,600, up from AUS$710, a 125% increase. The government cites the need to reflect the value of Australian education and fund key initiatives.
The new fee for accompanying applicants aged 18 and over is AUS$1,445, and AUS$390 for those under 18. This increase follows recent hikes in minimum fund requirements for international students.
Despite the rise, rejection rates for student visa applications have hit historical highs this year. The updated fees aim to restore integrity in the international education sector.