Australia Increases Visa Fees by up to 200%, Hike to Hit Kenyan and Other International Students

Surprise visa fee increase sparks foreign student warning

The government has quietly raised the application cost by 25 per cent for most visa classes, as the sector fumes about the lack of consultation.

Concern for Kenyans as Australia Increases Visa Charges

Kenya ranks among the top countries in terms of visitors to Australia in Africa, with the recent changes likely to have a lasting impact on travel patterns to Australia.

Australia sharply raises visa application fees - Peoples' Review

Kathmandu, July 1: Australia has significantly increased visa application fees across several categories, with the revised charges taking effect from Tuesday. The biggest increase applies to the student visa. Applicants must now pay A$2,500, up from A$2,400 in 2025. The fee has risen sharply over the past three years, from A$1,600 in 2024 and just A$710 in 2023. Australia has also increased the application fee for the Temporary Graduate Visa, wh…

Australia increases visa fees by up to 200%, hike to hit Kenyan and other international students

Australia has increased visa application fees by up to 200%, a move expected to affect Kenyan and other international students seeking education opportunities.

Student visa fees rise again as Australia adds ELICOS pricing tier

Australia has increased student visa application fees overnight, with the Student visa (subclass 500) rising from $2,000 to $2,500. The change follows the last increase in July 2025. A separate pricing structure has also been introduced for ELICOS students under the subclass 500 visa. Despite industry groups lobbying for a reduction below the $2,000 fee, citing declining enrolments and the short-term nature of many ELICOS courses, the government…