From 1 July 2014, the Visa Evidence Charge (VEC) will increase from $70.00 to $150.00. The VEC is a charge payable if a person requests a visa label affixed to their passport as evidence of their visa grant. In accordance with the move toward digital services, all visa grants are recorded electronically and can be verified online. It is expected that the higher charge will encourage visa holders to use online verification.
