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Canada & Australia Student Visa Changes 2026: Fees And Rules
September 22, 2026 | Posted by Amit Kumar
Canada & Australia Student Visa Changes 2026: Fees And Rules
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The dynamic of overseas education has been churning for quite some time. While international students argue over the potency of such changes, governments cite logistical issues and a strong need to curb the inflow. So, in such a crucial state, the derivative can not slide to one side. However, speaking strictly about the past of international students, knowing “Canada & Australia Student Visa Changes 2026: Fees And Rules” can greatly help in future academic plans.

If you are an international student who is targeting Canada or Australia for a study visa, then it is the best choice. But are you updated on the recent updates in effect? Because they can strongly influence your chances of study visa approval.

What are the ‘Canada & Australia Student Visa Changes 2026: Fees And Rules’ one must be updated about?

Following are the changes/updates you must know about before you apply for a Canada study visa or Australia study visa.

Canada: Student Visa Changes (Updates 2026)

  • Firstly, as of January 1, 2026, Master’s and PhD students do not need to get PAL/TAL.
  • Secondly, Canada lowers the 2026 study permit target to 408,000 study permits. This is a 7% fall in the target from 2025 (437,000). This also refers to 155,000 new international students and 253,000 extensions.
  • Also, 2-week visa processing: For eligible PhD students and their family members.
  • Besides, April 1, 2026: No separate co-op work permit for eligible international students for internships or work placements.
  • Moreover, Sep 1, 2026: Canada raises the proof of funds requirement from CAD $22,895 to CAD $23,448.
  • Finally, no change in the 24-hour work rule for international students.

Canada Proof of Funds: Update 2026

Category Past Fees New Fees Change
Proof of funds CAD $22,895 CAD $23,448 $543
Study Permit CAD $150 NA NA
Biometrics CAD $85 NA NA

Please note that the new ‘proof of funds’ requirement is applicable from Sep 1, 2026.

Australia: Student Visa Changes (Updates 2026)

  • Firstly, from July 1, 2026, the Australia Subclass 500 student visa charge is up from AUD $2,000 to AUD $2,500.
  • Secondly, there are fee concessions if you meet 1 of the conditions:
    • Have a passport from a Pacific Island, Timor-Leste, or ASEAN.
    • Are either eligible as an Independent ELICOS or are a Non-Award applicant.
  • Also, there is a new priority processing system working in 2026. The processing works under Ministerial Direction 115 and offers priority processing 1, 2, and 3. However, this also depends on the education provider’s international student quota.
  • Besides, from Jan 21, 2026, applicants taking the TOEFL iBT exam for a study visa must choose:
    • Taking TOEFL for Australia (or the result will be considered invalid for study visa processing).
  • Moreover, there is no change in the working hours of international students. They can continue to work 48 hours a fortnight.
  • Further, there is no change in the Australia study visa proof of funds requirement. It stays the same at AUD $29,710 (for 12 months).

Australia Study Permit Fee: Update 2026

Category Past Fees New Fees Change
Student Visa AUD $2,000 AUD $2,500 AUD $500

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Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance, and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 22 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

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