By TravoUpdate
As of July 1, the cost of an international student visa in Australia has doubled from AUD 710 to AUD 1,600.
Australia's student visa costs have risen
Temporary visa holders on Visitor, Temporary Graduate, and Maritime Crew visas can no longer apply for a student visa from within Australia.
Australia limits temporary visas
The minimum savings requirement for student visas in Australia has increased from AUD 24,505 to AUD 29,710.
Higher Australian student visa savings
Holders of Accredited Employer Work Visas at ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5 without a residence route can no longer sponsor spouses or dependent children for work, visiting, or student visas.
New Zealand's family visa policy
Italy now offers a digital nomad visa, allowing non-EU remote workers to live and work in the country for a year without the 90-day stay restriction.
Italy’s Digital Nomad Visa
ITaly's digital nomad visa requires skilled self-employed contractors or remote workers to meet income, criminal record, health insurance, and housing requirements
Italy's digital nomad visa eligibility
Indian citizens can now apply for long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years, and eventually five years under the EU’s ‘cascade’ system.
Extended Schengen visa validity for Indians
Introduced on June 1, 2024, this visa allows non-EU nationals to stay in Germany for a year to look for work, aimed at addressing labor shortages in IT, engineering, and healthcare.
Germany’s ‘Opportunity Card
Applicants must have proficiency in German or English and have completed at least two years of vocational training or hold a relevant degree.
Germany's 'Opportunity Card' criteria
Indian students, the second-largest group of overseas students in Australia, will be significantly affected by the increased costs and savings requirements for student visas.
Indian students in Australia