Work Visa Australia

Have student visa  application charges changed?

Yes. Previously most student visa holders paid a total of $490 - an initial $430 for their visa application and $60 in Australia for the separate permission to work.

Now student visa holders will pay only one charge of $450 for the combined visa application and permission to work.


I need to lodge a new student visa application but already have work
rights. Will I have to pay the new $450 visa application charge?

Yes. All people who apply for a student visa on or after 26 April 2008 will pay the new $450 charge.

I was granted my student visa before 26 April 2008 and haven't yet applied for work rights.


How can I get permission to work?

People granted student visas before 26 April 2008 can still apply separately
for permission to work.


Do I need a visa label to show my employer my work entitlements?

No. Your visa information is held electronically and you can access it at any time using the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system.

Employers, banks and government services can also check details about your
visa entitlements on VEVO once they have your consent to do so.