The Australian government has implemented sweeping fee increases across nearly all visa categories effective July 1, 2026.
Key Points
- Visa application charges have surged by 25% to over 200% for various categories including student, partner, bridging, and resident return visas.
- Among the key visa types heavily impacted are Partner, Student, Bridging Visa B, Resident Return, and several skilled visas.
- Australia now holds some of the highest student visa application fees globally, drawing sharp criticism from international students and migration agents.
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