Canada, UK and Australia Update Student Visa Requirements for 2027 Intakes. Check Your Eligibility!

Canada has raised its study permit living cost requirement to CAD 23,448 from September 1, 2026. The UK has revised its Student visa maintenance funds to £1,570 per month in London and £1,203 per month outside London from 30 November 2026. Australia has announced new rules on family members and study progression for international students, with implementation details and effective dates yet to be confirmed.

From September 1, 2026, a single student applying for a Canada study permit outside Quebec must show at least CAD 23,448 for annual living expenses. This is an increase of CAD 553, or about 2.42%, from the earlier requirement of CAD 22,895. The amount covers living expenses only and is separate from tuition fees and travel costs, which students must show in addition to this figure.

The amount rises with each family member included in the application. A family of two must show CAD 29,192, a family of three CAD 35,888 and a family of four CAD 43,572. For families with more than seven people, each additional member adds CAD 6,318. These figures apply to all provinces and territories except Quebec and do not include tuition fees or transportation costs.

From 30 November 2026, students studying in London must show £1,570 per month, up from £1,529. Students studying outside London must show £1,203 per month, up from £1,171. For a nine month course, the total required is £14,130 in London and £10,827 outside London. The revised figures are set out in the UK Immigration Rules and apply to all new Student visa applications.

The revised maintenance funds apply to UK Student visa applications made from 30 November 2026. Students who apply before this date can still use the current rates of £1,529 per month in London and £1,171 per month outside London. Applicants planning for January or later 2027 intakes should prepare their finances based on the new figures to avoid delays or refusals in their visa process.

Under the announced changes, international students and graduate visa holders will no longer be able to bring family members with them to Australia. PhD students are an exception and can still bring their families, as they are in different life circumstances. Students already in Australia and applicants from Pacific and South East Asian countries are also expected to be exempt. Final details are yet to be confirmed.

Australia plans to require students who want to extend their stay to move to a higher qualification level, such as from a Bachelor's to a Master's degree. The government aims to limit visa hopping through successive courses at the same or a lower qualification level. This rule gives students a clear, structured academic path and encourages meaningful progression during their time studying in Australia.

Not yet. The changes were announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, but implementation details, effective dates and final visa requirements are yet to be confirmed. Students should follow official Australian Government and Department of Home Affairs updates for the final rules. Until then, the current student visa rules continue to apply for applicants who are planning their study journey to Australia.

These updates give Indian students clear figures and rules to plan their study abroad journey with confidence. Knowing the exact fund amounts helps them prepare accurate financial documents. Canada's increase is modest, UK applicants can still apply under current rates before 30 November 2026, and Australia's progression rule offers a clear pathway to higher qualifications, especially for PhD aspirants who wish to travel with their families.

Y-Axis helps Indian students at every stage of the study abroad process. Our experts assess your eligibility, guide you on course and university selection and help you prepare financial documents that meet the latest requirements for Canada, the UK and Australia. We also support you with visa applications, test preparation and admission guidance so you can apply with confidence under the updated student visa rules.