Student Visa

Subclass 500.


Who is this visa for?

This is for people wanting to study within Australia.

Duration: Up to 5 years.

What is required?

You are required to provide the following:

  • Be enrolled in a course of study and provide evidence.

  • Meet English language requirements

  • Financial documents to evidence that the applicant can support themselves whilst in Australia. 

  • Have adequate health insurance

  • To show that you are a genuine temporary entrant

  • To meet the Australian character requirement & health requirement.

Approximate Cost? 

The government lodgement fees are a base of $650 plus $485 for each dependent over 18 and $160 for each dependent under 18.

Timeframe? 

The Department is currently quoting between 9 days and 10 months for a decision. (Higher Education Sector Stream)

Please double check the Department’s website regularly.