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Australia to tighten Indian student visa evidence from Jan 8 2026 after upgrade to EL3
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Published on 24 April 2026
New EL3 evidence rules begin next January
From January 8, 2026, Indian students applying for Australia will face tougher visa evidence requirements, with India’s evidence level revised from EL2 to EL3. The Indian government is in active talks with Australian counterparts to manage the change and safeguard student mobility. Officials say India will continue supporting scholars seeking international education.
- Australia will apply upgraded EL3 evidence requirements for Indian students
- The change starts on January 8, 2026
- India is engaging Australian authorities to ease the transition
- Goal is to maintain student flows despite stricter documentation
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