Australia & New Zealand Visa News
Visa news from Australia and New Zealand — student and work-visa rule changes, post-study pathways, fee updates, and new visa programs.
New Zealand Student Visa: Who Can Bring Family
Indian students in New Zealand can sponsor partners and children only if studying Level 7+ qualifications. New median wage threshold of NZ$35/hour applies from 9 March 2026.
Mar 22, 2026
New Zealand Pathway Student Visa: 5-Year Stay
New Zealand's Pathway Student Visa lets international students complete up to 3 consecutive courses over 5 years with a single visa application.
Mar 19, 2026 New Zealand Graduate Work Visa Changes 2026
New Zealand introduces a Short-Term Graduate Work Visa from late 2026 offering 6-month open work rights for level 5-7 graduates with NZ $5,000 funds.
Mar 12, 2026
Australia Doubles Post-Study Work Visa Fees
Australia doubled Subclass 485 visa fees from AUD 2,300 to AUD 4,600 starting March 1, adding ₹2,50,000 burden for 3.4 lakh Indian students.
Mar 9, 2026 Australia Doubles Post-Study Work Visa Fee to ₹3 Lakh from
Australia's Temporary Graduate visa fee doubled to AUD 4,600 (₹3 lakh) from 1 March 2026. Indian students now pay twice as much for post-study work rights.
Mar 7, 2026
New Zealand Open Work Visa Rules Tightened from April 2026
New Zealand restricts open work visa employment conditions from April 20, 2026, banning some visa holders from operating businesses under new rules.
Feb 25, 2026Australia Moves India to Highest-Risk Category for Student Visas Amid Integrity Concerns
Australia has placed India in its highest-risk category for student visas, citing emerging integrity concerns that could impact visa processing for Indian students.
Jan 12, 2026Australia Opens MATES Visa Registration for Indians
3,000 young Indians can get 2-year Australian work visa through MATES program - registration open
Nov 14, 2025New Zealand Allows Remote Work on Tourist Visa
Indians can now work remotely for 90 days while visiting New Zealand on visitor visa
Oct 25, 2025