From 1 July, marking the start of the 2026–27 financial year, Australia has increased application fees for almost all visa categories. The student visa application fee has risen to $2,500, while the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa now costs A$5,750. Parent and partner visa categories, which are already known for their long wait times, have seen hikes of up to 20%, along with increases to permanent residency (PR) and skilled migration application fees as well. SBS Punjabi speaks with migration experts Ginni Kocher and Navneet Singh to explain who is most affected and which visa pathways remain viable. Listen to the full podcast to learn more.
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