Student visa application charge now $2,000

The Student (500) and Student Guardian (590) application charge rose to $2,000 for primary applicants on 1 July 2025 — a 25% increase and one of the largest in that indexation round. Pacific and Timor-Leste students are exempt from the rise. Source: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/en/tools-and-resources/news/student-visa-application-charge-increase