The UK and Australia have announced that they will increase visa fees for Indian nationals by up to 13 per cent starting in April 2025. This change will affect various types of visas, including student, work, and visitor visas.
The increase in visa fees will now cost more to those visiting these countries for tourism or to see family. Since both the UK and Australia rely on tourism, the higher visa costs could discourage some Indian travellers. Families planning to visit relatives or professionals travelling for business meetings might reconsider their trips due to these extra expenses.