Australia has significantly hiked visa application fees for international students and post-study work, sparking outrage from the education sector. The substantial increases, effective July 1, 2026, make Australia considerably more expensive than rivals like the UK, US, and Canada. Experts warn this move will cripple the nation's competitiveness and international standing, with competitor countries poised to benefit from the shift.

Temporary graduate visas up A$1,150 and most student visas up A$500 in latest surprise hikes

Temporary graduate visas up A$1,150 and most student visas up A$500 in latest surprise hikes

The government has quietly raised the application cost by 25 per cent for most visa classes, as educational organisations fume about the lack of consultation.

Australia has significantly hiked visa application fees for international students and post-study work, sparking outrage from the education sector. The substantial increases,…

Australia has once again raised visa fees for international students, with the application fee for higher education reaching A$2,500 (US$1,723), the highest among all "Big Four"…

Australia will maintain its international student cap at 295,000 for 2027, offering sector stability. However, student and temporary graduate visa fees are set to rise by 25%,…