If you are planning to make a student visa application to Australia, please take note of the following changes made by The Australian Government:
As of the 1st of July, 2023, the student visa charges went up by 6% and an additional 15% for select temporary visa subclasses
The current charges for Student and Visit visas are:
Student Visa: AUD 710 (was AUD 650)
Visit Visa: AUD 190 (was AUD 150)
The select visitor and temporary visa subclasses include:
| Visitor | Working holiday | Work and holiday |
| Training | Temporary activity | Temporary work (short-stay specialist) |
Find out more about student visas at this link: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500
Learn more about visit visas at this link: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/tourist-stream-overseas
In addition to this, there are also medical examination changes that took effect as of 1st July 2023.
The Australian Government withdrew urine tests as part of the medical examination. A blood test will be undertaken instead. Applicants aged 15 years and above that didn’t complete their medical examination before 1st July 2023 will be required to take a blood test. Find out more at this link: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/what-health-examinations-you-need
Despite these changes, Australia remains a popular choice for anybody wishing to study abroad, thanks to its top-ranked universities and diverse variety of courses.
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