What are the new visa rules for Australia in 2026 include several changes announced by Department of Home Affairs effective from 2024 to 2026 to manage migration. Key new rules include increased English requirement for student visa subclass 500 from IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 and for temporary graduate visa 485 from 6.0 to 6.5 from March 2024, stricter Genuine Student requirement replacing Genuine Temporary Entrant with more questions about course and finances. For skilled migration, new Skills in Demand visa replaces Temporary Skill Shortage 482 from late 2024, with three streams and higher income threshold $73,150 in 2024 rising to $76,515 in 2026, and faster pathway to permanent residency. For working holiday visa, age limit increased to 35 for UK and Canada, and more places. For tourist visa subclass 600, longer validity for some nationalities and requirement to show adequate health insurance and funds $5,000 per month. For permanent skilled points, new points system emphasises age, English, work experience and partner skills, with invitation rounds monthly. For student visa, higher savings requirement $29,710 from May 2024, and restriction on changing to cheaper courses early. For employer sponsored, new Core Skills Occupation List replaces old lists. For citizenship, residency requirement remains 4 years with 1 year permanent. These are current new rules for 2026, always check Home Affairs website for latest, as rules change frequently.
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