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Visa application charges increased 25 per cent for most visas today. The age cap for working holiday maker visas lifted to 35 years for Cyprus, Finland, Germany and the Republic of Korea with the ability to increase the age cap for Work and Holiday visas.
Read MoreThe Federal Budget handed down last night has few surprises for Australia’s immigration program. Permanent migration will favour onshore visa holders, and net overseas migration is expected to slide.
Read MoreSpecified subclass 417 work, which is working in a regional area and in certain jobs to apply for further working holiday visas will not be necessary for British citizens or overseas British nationals from 1 July 2024.
Read MoreTime on the subclass 408 - Temporary Activity visa under the Australian Government endorsed events stream and specifically the COVID-19 Pandemic event has been called. From 2 September 2023, only existing holders will be able to apply to renew this visa, with February 2024 being when the event will close for all.
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