Student Visa

Student Visa (subclass 500)

This visa allows students to study in Australia at a registered education institution and eligible family members can accompany students to Australia.

Before you start your student visa application, you will need to have been accepted to study at an education institution in Australia. You will need to obtain Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) for your intended course of study in Australia.

The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements applies to all student visa application. The Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) will take into consideration during visa application assessment process whether the individual/s applying for student visa intends to remain in Australia on temporary basis and comply whether they are likely to comply with any visa conditions that will be subject to them.

Evidence of English Language requirement for student visa are;

English language test providers	Minimum test score	Minimum test score where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS	Minimum test score where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS
International English Language Testing System	5.5	5	4.5
*Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper based	527	500	450
TOEFL internet based test	46	35	32
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)	162	154	147
Pearson Test of English Academic	42	36	30
Occupational English Test	Pass**	N/A

You will not need to provide evidence of English language if you are;

You are enrolled in full-time school studies as secondary exchange program, a postgraduate research course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), and Foreign Affairs or Defence sponsored students
You have completed at least five years’ study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
You are a citizen and hold a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
In the two years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.

You will need to demonstrate Evidence of Financial Capacity for your student visa by providing evidence of funds to cover your travel and living cost for 12months.

Student or guardian – AUD20,290
Partner or spouse – AUD7,100
Child – AUD3,040.

You will need to pass Health Requirements for your student visa and this can be done before you’re your student visa application lodgement by an approved panel of physicians.

You will need to have access to Overseas Student Health Insurance (OSHC), Exception apply.

You will need to pass the good Character Requirement for your student visa application.

Visa Cost:

$560 AUD for main applicant and extra fees apply for additional applicants. See Department of Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator here.

Work Rights:

Student visa allows you to work in Australia while you are studying to support yourself. The work conditions for student visa holders and family members are;

40 hours per two weeks when course is running and

Unlimited hours when course is not running

Please note, Voluntary and unpaid jobs are not included in the work rights restrictions.

Location:

You can apply for student visa from In or Outside of Australia and all application must be done online.

Duration of Visa:

Student visa allows you to remain in Australia for the duration of your course study.

Visa Extension:

You will need to leave Australia before the end of your student visa or apply a new visa. To extend or renew your student visa will dependent on visa conditions you have and to find out more contact us

Visa Conditions:

The following conditions may be imposed on student visa;

Conditions 8105, 8202, 8501, 8516, 8517, 8532, 8533, 8203, 8204, 8535, 8303 and 8534.

Visa Processing time:

Student visa application is processed by Department of Home Affairs (DoHA), processing times vary. To find out more click here

Student Guardian Visa

Student Visa (subclass 590)

This visa allows parents or guardians including bodyguards of international students to stay in Australia with a student under 18 years during their study in Australia.

In the case where the nominating Student visa holder is over the age of 18 years old, they will need to provide evidence to support their reason [Medical Ground, Religion and cultural grounds].

You will need to provide complete Form 157N – Nomination of student Guardian you’re your visa application.

You need to be 21 years of age minimum

You can bring children over the age of six years old and conditions apply if you want to bring children under six years old.

The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements applies to all Student Guardian visa application. The Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) will take into consideration during visa application assessment process whether the individual/s applying for Student Guardian visa intends to remain in Australia on temporary basis and whether they are likely to comply with any visa conditions that will be subject to them.

You will need to demonstrate Evidence of Financial Capacity for your Student Guardian visa by providing evidence of funds to cover your travel and living cost for 12months – evidence of (yearly income salary of at least 70,000 AUD).

You will need to pass Health Requirements for your Student Guardian visa and this can be done before you’re your Student Guardian visa application lodgement by an approved panel of physicians.

You will need to have access to adequate Health Insurance Policy.

You will need to pass the good Character Requirement for your student visa application.

Visa Cost:

$560 AUD for main applicant and extra fees apply for additional applicants. See Department of Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator here;

Work Rights:

Student Guardian visa will not allow you to work.

Location:

You can apply for student guardian visa from In or Outside of Australia and all application must be done online. You can apply for student guardian visa application same time as the student visa (subclass 500) or after.

Duration of Visa:

Student Guardian visa allows you to remain in Australia until the student turns 18 years. Conditions apply for students 18 years and over.

Visa Extension:

You will need to leave Australia before the end of your student guardian visa or apply a new visa. To extend or renew your student guardian visa will dependent on visa conditions you have and to find out more contact us

Visa Conditions:

The following conditions may be imposed on student visa;

Conditions 8101, 8201, 8501, 8516, 8517, 8534, 8537, 8538, 8106, 8201, 8501, 8516, 8534, 8537, 8538 and 8106.

Visa Processing time:

Student Guardian visa application is processed by Department of Home Affairs (DOHA), processing times vary. To find out more click here