Australia restricts student visa applications from within country
Most foreigners and international students in Australia can no longer apply for a student visa from within the country under new rules that took effect on Oct. 2.
Australia has introduced new restrictions on student visa applications for those already in the country, requiring them to apply and await a decision from outside the nation. This rule also applies to dependants of international students. The restrictions extend to other temporary visas, such as the subclass 462 Work and Holiday visa, subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa, and subclass 482 Skills in Demand visa.
However, certain groups remain exempt, including students sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or Department of Defence, school students, PhD candidates, and those unable to continue studies due to faults or breaches by their education providers. Additionally, students who have completed their current courses and wish to advance to higher qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework will be permitted to apply.
These measures, which expand on previous changes announced last month as part of Australia's plan to reduce net migration to 225,000 by 2028, are expected to have a significant impact on the international student population, which currently accounts for about one-third of temporary visa holders in Australia. As of May, over 680,000 international students were studying in the country, with Vietnam being the fourth-largest source country, contributing more than 31,000 students.
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