New policy bars Visitor and Graduate Visa holders from onshore Student Visa applications in Australia

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The federal government is making it more difficult for foreign citizens to carry out what it calls 'visa hopping'.

Key Points
  • Visitor Visa and Temporary Graduate Visa holders will no longer be able to apply for Student Visas onshore starting 01 July 2024.
  • Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil says in a statement the "visitor to student pathway has become increasingly prevalent, with over 36,000 applications since 1 July 2023 to the end of May 2024."
  • Ms O'Neil says the change aims to reduce the numbers of people who are likely to become "permanently temporary".
'Trabaho, Visa, atbp.' is a podcast series that features issues and information about migration to Australia every Thursday on SBS Filipino.

In this episode of Trabaho, Visa, atbp., Registered Migration Agent Em Tanag explains the changes and the impact on applicants of the policy that all holders of Visitor Visas and Temporary Graduate Visas can no longer apply for Student Visas onshore or while in Australia.
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Bridges Immigration Law Solutions Registered Migration Agent Em Tanag
Disclaimer: The general explanation and information provided are for guidance only. For additional information and advice tailored to your specific situation, consult with a lawyer or a registered migration agent in Australia.
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