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Australia rejects about 70% of Bhutanese visa applications

Jun 13, 2026 3 mins read
Australia rejects about 70% of Bhutanese visa applications

Bhutan has witnessed a sharp rise in Australian student visa refusals over the past six months, with education consultants describing the rejection rate as the highest in recent years.

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