Australia Study Visa

An Australian Student Visa is required for foreign students who want to study in Australia for a prolonged period of time (more than 12 weeks). Depending on your age, the type of programme, and the length of your stay, you must apply for a certain subclass of visas. The majority of international students who wish to pursue higher education in Australia apply for the subclass 500 Australian Student Visa (regardless of the field of study opted).

Student Visa For Australia (Subclass 500)

The student subclass 500 visa became operational in July 2016. You may stay in Australia for up to five years following the date of registration, and it is valid for the length of your study programme. An Australian visa requires a regular application fee of 620 AUD (34,311 INR). The ability to bring a family member to Australia, enrolling in a qualifying course of study, and applying for the programme of choice online in or outside of Australia are some advantages of getting this student visa.

Prerequisites For Student Visas In Australia

• The name given to the Australia Student Visa is Subclass 500.
• You will only be qualified for a student visa if you intend to enrol in a registered course or a portion of it full-time.
• The maximum validity of the student visa is five years.
• Your desired course must be included on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for International Students (CRICOS).
• Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement: This document attests to the fact that your only intention in visiting Australia is to study, not to settle down.
• Four recently taken passport-sized pictures
• Authenticated or notarized copies of academic records
• The Australian government has approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), a health insurance that provides fundamental hospital and medical care.
• The results of English language tests like the IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE are significant if you are not a native English speaker.
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses during the research period
• Evidence of civil status, if necessary
• The Australian University will let you know about any additional criteria before you submit your application.
• Financial Requirements – You must show that you have the money to pay for your tuition, travel, and living expenses in order to obtain a student visa.
• Character requirement: You must show documentation demonstrating your lack of criminal past.
• Evidence that you have paid the requisite visa fees is proof of visa fee payment.

You will be informed of any further criteria by the university you have been accepted to.

Documents Needed To Apply For An Australian Student Visa

You will typically require the following when applying for your student visa for Australia:

• Evidence of enrollment (your electronic confirmation of enrolment)
• A current passport
• The fee for applying for a visa
• Your statement as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
• academic transcripts and employment history
• Proof of your English-language ability (such as IELTS test scores)
• proof of financial capability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare)
• Information about your health insurance plan (Overseas Student Health Cover)
• Statement of Purpose
• Passport-sized images

You will also be required to submit extra documentation, such as parental consent, if you are under the age of 18.

Eligibility For Student Visa In Australia

To be eligible for a student visa as an international student who wants to study in Australia, you must ensure that you meet the following criteria:
Enrol in a course of study and back it up
You must submit proof of enrollment with your Australian student visa application, which is frequently available in one of the formats listed below:

• Students who have been accepted for full-time courses that are registered on CRICOS are provided a CoE, or confirmation of enrollment (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students).
• Packaged courses and CoEs: If you are requesting more than one course, you must include all of the CoE codes in your visa application; otherwise, your student visa will only cover the period of stay for the CoE that is specifically mentioned.
• One course may lead to another, thus you are allowed to apply for two or more courses. There shouldn’t be more than two months between the beginning of the two courses. The gap period is not counted when the first course ends at the end of the academic year and the second course starts at the beginning of the following academic year.
• Letter of Support: You may submit your letter of support as proof of enrollment if you are accepted to a full-time study or training programme supported by the Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade scholarship programmes.
• In a similar vein, you may submit an application for a student visa along with your letter of support if you are getting assistance from the Australian Department of Defense.
• Acceptance Advice for Secondary Exchange Students (AASES): Applicants who are thinking about pursuing an exchange degree from Australia may want to include this.

Letter from Instructor: Graduate students must provide a letter from their professor stating that they will need to remain in Australia while their thesis is evaluated.

Required Documents for Student Visa

You should be aware that some of the documents are considered the most important when applying to study abroad. Candidates need to prepare some of the supporting documents for UK admission. Below are some of the mandatory documents required to apply to top UK universities for international candidates:

• Complete your application form.
• A passport
• Confirmation of acceptance from university in UK
• Proof of sufficient funds.
• Submit the application fee.
• Provide the required documents.
• Your CV or resume.
• 3 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• 2 letters of recommendation (LOP)
• Acquire recommended language proficiency score (IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE)

Process for Student Visas in Australia

International applicants must submit their visa application for Australia at least six months before the start of the programme. Now, let’s briefly go over the whole procedure for obtaining a student visa to attend an Australian university:

Step 1: Prior To Applying

Step 2: Documents Required For An Australian Student Visa

After You Apply After Completing your applications you must complete the following through ImmiAccount:

• Provide Biometrics
• Get health examinations and medical referral letters
• Provide additional information required
• Abide by the law

Step 3: Where To Apply For Visa

• Proof of Identity
• CoE, letter of acceptance and support
• Evidence of having enough money to stay
• Provide evidence of having genuine access to the money
• Evidence that you are exempted from paying visa application charge, if applicable
• Evidence of OSHC
• GTE documents
• Partner documents, if valid
• Documents for dependents and childern, if applicable
• Find out specific documents required with this Document Checklist Tool

Step 4: After You Apply

After You Apply After completing your applications you must complete the following through ImmiAccount:

• Provide Biometrics
• Get health examinations and medical referral letters
• Provide additional information required
• Provide evidence of having genuine access to the money

Step 5: Visa Outcome

How to Apply for a Student Visa in Australia

Up to 124 days prior to the commencement of your term, you may submit an application for an Australian student visa. Up to 90 days prior to the start of your studies, you are also permitted to travel to Australia.

According to the updated SSVF Guidelines, the application process for an Australian student visa is now totally online. The actions you must take are as follows:

• You must first create and log into an ImmiAccount before starting an online application.
• The application form for the visa subclass to which the applicant is entitled must be filled out. Education agents and Registered Migration Agents (RMAs) in India who are authorised to use the student online lodgement option may submit student eVisa applications on behalf of the applicant.
• You will need to login into your ImmiAccount once more in order to track your application. Your account will allow you to track the progress of your application, submit documents, update passport information, change your email address, and more.
• Each online application receives a Transaction Reference Number (TRN), which is a unique number. You can use this to verify your visa entitlements, determine when you need to contact the visa centre, and track and manage your application.

Australia Student Dependent Visa

You are allowed to bring family members with you if you are travelling to Australia to study. Once you start your studies in Australia, you can either apply for their visas then so they can join you, or you can add them to your initial student visa application. Spouses, partners, and unmarried minor children under the age of 18 are eligible for dependent visas.

If you requested a student visa in the past and listed dependent family members, you must fill out Form 157A with their details. The primary student visa holder must possess a valid visa that is good for at least a year, as well as sufficient funds and insurance to pay for all necessary expenses during that period.

Post-study Work Options for Students

Work is permitted for students with Subclass 500 visas up to 40 hours per week. Additionally, there are no restrictions on how many hours employees can work during breaks or holidays. But they can’t start working until the course starts. The restriction does not apply when casework is occasionally needed as part of the course. At the beginning of their PhD thesis or research project, students in the postgraduate research sector are permitted to work an unlimited amount of hours. Graduates of the Temporary track are eligible to apply for post-study work visas after completing their studies in Australia.