Subclass 500
Student Visa
Visit Australia is to participate in a course of study
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With this visa, you can
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Participate in an eligible course of study in Australia
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Travel in and out of Australia
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Work up to 40 hours every 2-week period once your course starts
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Visa requirements
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Issued an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) certificate.
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Meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement.
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Sufficient funds for airfares, courses fees and living costs (the minimum living cost requirement is AUD$ 20,209 per year).
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English language proficiency
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Meet health and character requirements
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Acceptable Overseas Student Health Cover(OSHC).
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Stay
Up to 5 years and in line with your enrolment
Processing Time
Processing times vary
Cost
From AUD 620, unless exempt
Subclass 590
Student Guardian Visa
Visit to support a child who holds a student visa
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With this visa, you can
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Come to Australia to Provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age (or over 18 in exceptional circumstances)
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Care for more than one student
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Study an English Language Intensive Course for Oversea Students (ELICOS) for less than 20 hours per week, or any other study or training for no more than 3 months
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With this visa, you cannot
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Work
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Visa requirements
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Be a parent, person who has legal custody, or a relative of the student for whom you will be the guardian
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Be able to provide accommodation, general welfare and other support to the student
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Have enough money to support himself/herself and the student during studying
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Meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement
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Meet Health and Character requirement
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Have acceptable Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
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Stay
This is a temporary visa. The length of your visa will be determined by the student visa holder's stay and their age
Processing Time
75% of applications: 3 months
90% of applications: 5 months
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Cost
From AUD 620
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Subclass 485
Graduate Work Stream
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
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With this visa, you can
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Live, study and work in Australia temporarily
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Visa requirements
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Be under 50 years of age
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Hold an eligible visa
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Have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list
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Have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation the on the skilled occupation list
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Provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants when you apply
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Provide evidence you have applied for an AFP check when you apply
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Provide evidence of the required level of English with the application
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Stay
Usually up to 18 months
Processing Time
Processing times vary
Cost
From AUD 1,650
Subclass 485
Post-Study Work Stream
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
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With this visa, you can
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Live, study and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies
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Visa requirements
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Be under 50 years of age
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Hold an eligible visa
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Have held a student visa in the last 6 months
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Have a recent degree in a CRICOS-registered course
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Provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants when you apply
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Provide evidence you have applied for an AFP check when you apply
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Provide evidence of the required level of English with the application
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Stay
· Usually 2 to 4 years depending on your qualification
Processing Time
Processing times vary
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Cost
From AUD 1,650
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