Australia's New Visa Policy Increases Costs for Omani Students
United kingdom, United state
The Australian government has raised international student visa fees by 125% from July 1, 2024, now costing US$1,068. Additionally, visitor visa holders and students with temporary graduate visas cannot apply onshore for a student visa.
This fee is higher than those in the US, Canada, and New Zealand. Changes also include shorter Temporary Graduate Visas, reduced age eligibility, and ending 'visa hopping.'
Omani and expatriate students will face higher visa fees, housing costs, and inflation. The impact will likely be seen from the next academic year. However, current applicants might not be heavily affected. Migration to Australia has risen by 60% since September 2023.