Rebates for students and working holiday makers

The Government has announced incentives for students and working holiday makers to return to Australia following the long period of border closures.

These include:

· Working Holiday Maker visa holders who are currently offshore and come to Australia during the next 12 weeks (from 19 January 2022) will be eligible for a refund of their Visa Application Charge ($495).

· Any Student visa holder who is currently offshore and comes to Australia over the next 8 weeks (from 19 January 2022), will be eligible for a refund of their Visa Application Charge ($630).

· These changes will also apply for new applications, which will be given priority processing so applicants can come to Australia during the refund window.

For more information see: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/josh-frydenberg-2018/media-releases/student-and-working-holiday-maker-visa-holders