Revealed: Why Australia changed post-study work visa fee for Nigerians
Naija News • 1h ago
Australia doubles fees for Temporary Graduate Visa, impacting international students significantly
Rising costs affect dependants, making family applications financially burdensome
Critics argue new visa fees exploit international graduates as revenue sources
Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.
The government of Australia has announced a steep increase in the cost of its Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), a move that will directly affect Nigerian and other international graduates.
The application fee for the popular post-study work visa has jumped from AUD2,300 to AUD4,600, approximately $3,231 USD.
Australia raises post-work visa fees for foreigners, experts raise alarm. Credit: miodra...