Australian Student Visas
Australian Student Visas (subclass 500) allows any visa holder to come live in Australia temporarily to participate in a course of study. With this visa, visa holders can participate in an eligible course of study in Australia and travel in and out of Australia during the period of visa grant.
What is a Student Visa (subclass 500)?
- ● Higher education course;
- ● Secondary school;
- ● Postgraduate research course;
- ● Any other course of study or training in relation to defense student, foreign affairs student or any other full-time registered course, etc.
What Is The Student Visa Application Process?
The applicant is enrolled in a course of study;
If the application is made in Australia—the applicant is seeking to remain in Australia because the relevant educational institution requires the applicant to do so during the marking of the applicant’s postgraduate thesis;
If the applicant is a Foreign Affairs student—the applicant has the support of the Foreign Minister for the grant of the visa;
If the applicant is a Defence Student—the applicant has the support of the Defence Minister for the grant of the visa.
Intends to genuinely stay in Australia temporarily
Intends to comply with visa conditions
The case officer is also required to consider any other relevant matters that may determine whether the visa applicant is a genuine student
Unless the applicant is a passport holder of the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the United States of America or the Republic of Ireland, the visa applicant must provide evidence of sufficient English at the time of decision.
The visa applicant has arranged adequate health insurance during their intended stay in Australia.
If the student visa applicant is a school student, he or she must meet the following age requirements:
At least 6 years old at the time of application; and
If proposing to undertake year 9 studies—less than 17 years old when commencing year 9; and
If proposing to undertake year 10 studies—less than 18 years old when commencing year 10; and
If proposing to undertake year 11 studies—less than 19 years old when commencing year 11; and
If proposing to undertake year 12 studies—less than 20 years old when commencing year 12.
What are public interest criteria?
1. Health requirements:
- ● All persons included in the application will be required to undertake a medical examination prior to their visa being issued.
- ● When applying, all persons included in the application must:
- ● Declare whether they have a medical condition that is likely to require ongoing support from community or government services
- ● Declare whether they have been diagnosed with Tuberculosis or any other serious diseases that might be a threat to the Australian Community
2. Character requirements:
- ● All persons included in the application will be required to obtain a police clearance certificate for all countries they have lived in for greater than twelve months in the last ten years.
- ● When applying, all persons included in the application must provide all requested information, declare all criminal offences, and truthfully answer all questions.
3. Particularly, the applicant must show that he or she had applied for an Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check during the 12 months immediately before the day the application was made (along with any other secondary applicant who is at least 16 years old).
What do We like About Student Visa Subclass 500?
- ● The student visa allows overseas persons to study in Australia and bring their families along as well.
- ● Work up to 40 hours per fortnight and no limitation during school/semester holidays.
