From 1 July 2026, the cost of applying for an Australian student visa jumped by 25%. If you are an Indian student planning to study in Australia, this is the first thing you need to understand before you budget for your application.
The Subclass 500 visa fee rose from AUD 2,000 to AUD 2,500, and this comes alongside a separate but equally important shift: Indiaโs recent fluctuations within Australia's student visa framework highlight why managing your documentation to the highest standard is now essential. Together, these two changes reshape what an Australia application costs and what it demands from you on paper.
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