Australia Implements Stricter Visa Regulations, Establishes Visa-Free Travel Agreement with China, Extends Visa Renewal Window for Skilled Workers, and Doubles International Student Visa Fee =============== #38f050f2 ver:0.21 Australia implements stricter visa regulations, establishes visa-free travel with China, extends visa renewal window for skilled workers, and doubles international student visa fee. Direction 99 replaced with Direction 110 prioritizing community safety. Concerns raised over deportation of individuals with no connection to New Zealand. Strict regulations to end visa hopping among international students. Australians can now travel to China visa-free for up to 15 days. Skilled worker visa holders get a 6-month renewal window. International student visa fee doubled. Australia aims to restore integrity to education system and address labor shortages. #Australia #VisaRegulations #China #SkilledWorkers #InternationalStudents... #newstr #Australia #Immigration #VisaRegulations #InternationalStudents https://here.news/story/38f050f2?ver=0.21