The Australian Government is always striving to improve the experience for overseas students through the Migration Strategy.

Therefore, to handle record migration and the associated difficulties, the Australian government has significantly raised the cost of student visas. As of late, AUS$1,600 will be the application fee for student visas under Subclass 500. This is a significant increase of 125% over the previous fee of AUS$710, and it will take effect on July 1, 2024.

The government has updated fees for accompanying applicants in addition to the primary applicant’s revised application fees. The additional application fee for each accompanying applicant who is at least eighteen years old is AUS$1,445. The additional application fee for family members under the age of 18 is AUS$390. 

Following this announcement, the Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil stated, “The changes coming into force today will help restore integrity to our international education system, and create a migration system which is fairer, smaller, and better able to deliver for Australia.” 

This is just one more significant announcement that has been made in recent months for international students. The Australian government had previously announced the end of Australia’s practice of hopping from a visitor to a student visa, as well as changes to the minimum fund requirements for student visas.

One positive development among all of these adjustments is the increase in Australia’s minimum wage.

Therefore, those who intend to study in Australia shouldn’t give up since it’s still a popular choice for legitimate international students.

Speak with study abroad consultants in Colombo to learn everything there is to know about the most recent adjustments and the next steps. Every impending obstacle can be overcome by our team, and they’ll make sure you get the admit you want. 

Contact us as soon as possible to take advantage of our end-to-end services, if you are looking forward to studying in Australia, studying in the USA or any other study destination. Book a Free Consultation.