Student Visa News & Study Abroad Updates
Student-visa and study-abroad news — student-visa rule changes, post-study work routes, family and dependant rules, and education-migration policy updates.
Australia Visa Fee Hike 2026 for Indian Students and Workers
Australia raised visa fees by up to 300% effective July 1, 2026. Indian students now pay nearly ₹1,65,000 for a student visa, up from ₹1,32,000.
Jul 2, 2026
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
UK Visa Fees Rise 6-7% from April 8, 2026
UK increases visa fees by 6-7% from April 8, 2026, with Skilled Worker visa now ₹67,300, Student visa ₹45,800, and Visit visa at ₹11,100.
Mar 20, 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
Singapore Student Visa Now Costs ₹1,800 for Indian Student
Singapore student visa fees range from ₹1,800-₹2,000 with tuition at public universities starting ₹6 lakh annually. 33,250 Indians currently study there.
Mar 7, 2026
France Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indians Starts 2026
France announces visa-free airport transit for Indians during Macron's Delhi visit, with a six-month pilot starting Q2 2026 and 30,000 student goal.
Feb 23, 2026Russian Study Visa Guide for Indian Students - Application Process Simplified
Complete step-by-step guide helps Indian students navigate Russian study visa application process.
Jan 17, 2026