The student visa (subclass 500) allows you to remain in Australia for up to 5 years for the purpose of full-time study at an educational institution, in line with your enrolment.
With this visa you can:
⦁ take part in an eligible course of study.
⦁ include your family members in your application (your partner or you and your partner’s dependent child.
⦁ apply online in or outside Australia.
⦁ work up to 48 hours fort once your course starts.
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⦁ you must be 6 years or older.
⦁ provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) at a full-time course registered on the ⦁ Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students, CRICOS
⦁ show evidence of your English language skills
⦁ you and your family members must be covered by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) from an approved Australian health insurance provider for the length of your stay in Australia.
⦁ If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have adequate welfare arrangements in place while you are in Australia.
⦁ meet health and character requirements.
⦁ have enough funds to cover your stay.
⦁ if you’re outside Australia, apply for your visa at least 6 weeks before your course begins.
⦁ If you’re in Australia, allow plenty of time before your current visa expires as you may need more time in the event of any complications.
⦁ Use the ⦁ Document Checklist Tool and gather your documents. Ensure you have the most current list as the Document Checklist tool is updated twice a year on 31 March and 30 September.
⦁ Apply for this visa online in or outside of Australia.
⦁ Create or log in to ⦁ Immi Account, attach documents and pay the vis application charge.
The checklist gives you an idea of the documents you will need to lodge with your application. Enter your country of passport and education provider to get an accurate document checklist. If you haven’t decided on your education provider, you can leave the field blank or select ‘My provider is not listed’.
If proof of English and financial capacity is required at this stage, please ensure they are attached before you submit your application.
You can use the Visa Pricing Estimator to find out fees.
Processing times can vary based on which sector you’re applying for. Take a look at the processing time for other sectors.
Yes, you may include family members for student visas. They include:
⦁ your partner or
⦁ your or your partner’s dependent child who is unmarried and has not turned 18 years old.
You may apply for a new student visa if you wish to continue studying in Australia.
If your visa is about to expire before graduation, you may be eligible for a Visitor visa (subclass 600). Therefore, to reapply, you will need a letter from your education provider mentioning the date of your graduation.
Also, if you still hold or once held a student visa in Australia and completed specific qualifications in the last six months, you might be eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
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