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India introduces ’e-Student’ and ’e-Student-X’ visas for international students: How to apply? All you need to know | Mint
The government has introduced two special category visas for international students who want to pursue higher education in Indian academic institutions. The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the e-student visa and ‘e-student-x’ visa for international students. All interested students will be required to use the ‘Study in India’ (SII) portal launched by the government, PTI reported citing officials. The e-student visa is for eligible international students registered on the SII portal, whereas the e-student-x visa is for the dependents of those holding e-student visas. The students can apply for visas separately on the portal or through https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/, however the ... Read more
Australia tightens student visa rules, enrollment confirmation made mandatory: How will it affect Indian applicants? | Mint
Starting January 1, 2025, Australia will require all onshore student visa applicants to submit a Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) letter. A Confirmation of Enrolment is an official document that confirms a student’s enrollment in an Australian varsity along with other admission details. In 2024, as many as 122,202 Indian students were reportedly enrolled in various Australian universities out of 500,000 international students. This is a significant decrease from the 2023 figure of 126,487. With the new regulation in place, Indian students may find it tougher to fulfil their dream of studying in Australia. What was the earlier rule in Australia? ... Read more
Australia doubles student visa fees, mandates offshore applications; likely to impact Indians | Mint
The Australian government has doubled the visa application fees for international students from AUD 710 ($473) to AUD 1,600 ($1,068), which is approximately 89,130.29 Indian Rupees, effective July 1, Australia’s Home Affairs ministry said in a statement on its website. The move aims to tackle the high migration levels that have strained the country’s housing market. According to the 2023 Australian Department of Education report, China has the highest number of international students in Australia, followed by India. The move to double the fee would significantly affect international students. Also Read | Australian visa crackdown hits Indian students, some universities ... Read more