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Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS-registered education provider is mandatory.
  • Meet Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements.
  • Hold sufficient funds to cover tuition, living expenses, travel.
  • Meet English language proficiency requirements (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE etc.).
  • Must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
  • Provide evidence of good character and health.
Student Visa Eligibility (Subclass 500)

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Statement

  • You must convince the Department of Home Affairs that you intend to stay temporarily for study.
  • This includes your study goals, ties to your home country, and how the course fits your future plans.
GTE Guidelines

Proof of Financial Capacity

  • You may need to show:
    • Bank statements
    • Evidence of financial support from parents or sponsor
    • Scholarship offers
Financial Requirements

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

  • You must purchase OSHC for the entire intended stay before applying.
  • OSHC is offered by Australian-approved insurers.
OSHC Information

Required Documents

  • Passport bio page
  • CoE(s)
  • GTE statement
  • Proof of funds
  • English test results
  • OSHC policy number
  • Academic transcripts
  • Birth certificate and any identity documents
Document Checklist Tool

Visa Processing Times

  • Varies based on country and sector.
  • Typically ranges from 1 to 3 months.
Student Visa Processing Times

Work Conditions

  • You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study terms.
  • Unlimited hours during term breaks.
Work Conditions for Student Visa Holders

Visa Conditions

  • Attend classes and progress academically.
  • Maintain OSHC.
  • Notify your education provider of address changes.
  • Don’t overstay or breach visa conditions.
Visa Conditions Tool

Bringing Family

  • You can bring dependents (spouse and children) but must declare them in your application and show additional financial capacity.
Including Family in Student Visa

After Graduation

  • You may be eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) to stay and work in Australia after finishing studies.
Temporary Graduate Visa Info

Who Can Help

  • Education agents (must be reputable and preferably MARA registered).
  • Migration agents for complex applications.
Find a Registered Migration Agent

Essential Links Summary

TopicLink
Department of Home Affairs homeaffairs.gov.au
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS Act) education.gov.au
Study Australia studyaustralia.gov.au
National Student Ombudsman (NSO) nso.gov.au
Study NSW study.nsw.gov.au
Subclass 500 Overview immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Document Checklist Tool immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
GTE Guidelines immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Financial Capacity Requirements immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
OSHC Info privatehealth.gov.au
Processing Times immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Visa Conditions immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
Find a Migration Agent (MARA) mara.gov.au

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