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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