Parents and students talk with New Zealand school representatives at a conference organized by the country in 2024.
PHOTO: NGOC LONG
Cost of applying for a job after graduation in English speaking countries
To be allowed to stay in the US to work after graduation for one year, Vietnamese international students can apply for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Starting from April 2024, the cost of submitting Form I-765 (application for work authorization - PV) in the OPT application process has increased from 410 USD (10.6 million VND) to 470 USD (12.2 million VND).
The same fee applies when international students extend their OPT for 2 more years if they study STEM ( science , technology, engineering, mathematics). If urgent, the cost of expediting the OPT application and extension process will increase from 1,500 USD (39.1 million VND) to 1,685 USD (43.9 million VND) from February 2024. Thus, the total cost of applying to stay and work after graduation in the US can be up to more than 56 million VND.
Meanwhile, Australia has started increasing the fee for a post-study work visa (subclass 485) to AUD 2,235 (VND 37.7 million) from 2025, and this is the second increase in less than a year. If you are traveling with a relative aged 18 or older, the applicant will need to pay an additional AUD 1,115 (VND 18.8 million), and this figure for relatives under 18 is AUD 560 (VND 9.4 million). This does not include other costs such as health check-ups, criminal records, etc.
In case of wanting to extend the 485 visa if having studied and worked in areas outside the cities of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, the applicant must pay a fee of 880 AUD (14.8 million VND), up from 765 AUD (12.9 million VND). The additional fee for accompanying relatives aged 18 and over and under 18 is 440 AUD (7.4 million VND) and 225 AUD (3.8 million VND), respectively, the Australian Department of Home Affairs informed.
In Canada, the fee for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) is CAD 155 (VND 2.9 million), but applicants must pay an additional CAD 100 (VND 1.9 million) for the "open work permit holder" fee. Thus, the total fee to be paid is VND 4.8 million, not including the biometric fee if required (CAD 85 - VND 1.6 million) and the fee if the study permit expires (CAD 355 - VND 6.8 million).
Canadian school representatives answer questions from Vietnamese students at an event in 2024
PHOTO: NGOC LONG
In addition to the above fees payable to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), international students may also have to pay additional fees to third parties to complete their applications, such as criminal record fees, medical examination fees, or fees to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) to submit biometric data and other relevant documents on behalf of the applicant.
Another English-speaking country, the UK, currently requires applicants to pay a fee of £880 (VND31.1 million) if they want to apply for a graduate work visa. This figure does not include a health surcharge of £1,035 (VND36.4 million) per year, and the specific amount to be paid will be announced when applicants submit their application, the UK government said. Normally, international students are allowed to stay and work after graduation for 2-3 years, so the total cost is VND103.9-140.3 million.
The UK has also increased the post-study work visa application fee from April 2025, by £58 (VND2 million) compared to before. However, if you work in the public health sector after paying the health surcharge, you can apply for a refund of this surcharge.
Meanwhile, Vietnamese students must pay a fee of NZ$1,670 (VND26.2 million) to apply for a post-study work visa (PSW) in New Zealand. To apply, applicants must have at least NZ$5,000 (VND78.4 million) in their bank account to prove they have enough money to cover their living expenses. In addition, applicants will need to submit a medical examination result if requested by the New Zealand Immigration Department.
Notably, New Zealand also increased the PSW visa application fee at the end of 2024 from NZD 700 (VND 10.9 million).
What about working in Asia, European Union?
If they want to stay in Malaysia to work after graduation, Vietnamese students must pay a fee of RM450 (VND2.7 million) to apply for a Graduate Pass and an additional RM450 for each accompanying relative, according to information from Malay Mall . In addition, applicants must also submit a commitment letter that they have a sponsor who is a Malaysian citizen and this sponsor must have a minimum monthly income of RM1,500 (VND9.2 million).
Meanwhile, if choosing Thailand as a destination, the Non-ED Plus visa application fee to stay for an additional year to find a job depends on the applicant's passport, such as 800 AED (5.6 million VND) for the United Arab Emirates, 2,300 NTD (2 million VND) for Taiwan... In Singapore, the application fee for a work permit for internship and a working holiday residence card is 35 SGD (712,000 VND) and 175 SGD (3.5 million VND), respectively.
Vietnamese students learn about study and work opportunities in Korea at an event organized by the Korean government in 2024.
PHOTO: NGOC LONG
In Korea, Vietnamese graduates who want to apply for a job-seeking visa (D-10-1) need to pay a fee of 130,000 KRW (2.4 million VND). Applicants from Vietnam need to submit a job offer letter and a letter of guarantee from Korea, and both documents must be legally notarized by a notary office in this country.
Meanwhile, international students in Taiwan need to pay 1,000 NTD (882 thousand VND) to extend their stay to find work each year.
In Europe, Vietnamese students who choose Denmark as their destination must pay a fee of DKK 2,255 (VND 9.1 million) for a post-graduation work permit, which lasts from 6 months to 3 years, according to the Danish Immigration Service (DIS). In the Netherlands, applicants for a residence permit for the orientation year must pay a fee of 243 euros (VND 7.3 million) to stay and work, according to the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND).
If graduating in Germany, Vietnamese students will have to pay a fee of 75 euros (2.2 million VND) to apply for a post-graduation job visa, and this must be done before the residence permit when studying in Germany expires. Meanwhile, Ireland currently requires international students to pay a fee of 300 euros (9 million VND) to apply for a work permit under the third-level graduation program to stay for up to 2 years, according to the Irish Ministry of Justice, Home Affairs and Immigration.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/du-hoc-sinh-viet-tra-bao-nhieu-tien-o-lai-cac-nuoc-lam-viec-sau-tot-nghiep-185250615131425978.htm
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