Australian Student Visa New Rules
Recently Australian government has changed international student visa policies. Starting on May 10, 2024, the applicant must show access to A$29,710 to prove he can cover his living expenses for one year (12 months). These changes aim to enhance the quality of education and ensure genuine student intentions.
Australia Caps International Student Enrollments Starting 2025: New Visa Rules and Enrollment Limits for International Students. The Australian Government introduced a cap on international student enrollments starting January 1, 2025, limiting new student commencements to 270,000.
Key Changes
Starting from July 2024, holders of certain visas, including Visitor and Temporary Graduate visas, will no longer be eligible to apply for student visas while in Australia. This change is intended to prevent visa fraud and ensure genuine student intentions.
Here are some of the most notable changes:
- Genuine Student Requirement (GSR):
- Replaced the previous Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.
- Focuses on assessing the genuine intention of students to study in Australia.
- There is a change of visa fee.
- Requires stronger evidence of financial capacity, course suitability, and future study plans.
We suggest, pls visit the official website regarding student visas in Australia.