If you are looking to undertake study in Australia with a view to enhancing your skills or pursue permanent settlement in Australia, the student visa may be the appropriate option. The Student Guardian visa allows one parent of a student under 18 years of age to accompany them to Australia for the period of their study. If you are only planning to visit Australia for tourism (sight seeing) or to visit a relative, the Visitor Visa would be the appropriate option. Select the visa below for more details.
Student Visa (500)
This visa is for individuals who are interesting in undertaking studies in Australia, at various levels including schooling, technical studies, tertiary studies or doctorate
Student Guardian Visa (590)
This visa is for parents or guardians of children undertaking study in Australia who are minors
Visitor Visa (600)
This visa is for individuals wanting to visit Australia for tourism, to visit family or to attend business events
Frequently asked questions
Yes it is possible to combine more than one study into a single student visa application. This is referred to as ‘packaged courses’ and is permitted as long as you have confirmed certificate of enrolment for each of the courses that are in the package. For example, you may decide to undertake a Diploma followed by a Bachelor Degree.
Yes. The requirement for funds for living costs operates independent to the actual living arrangements that you may have for the duration of your study.
If you have a partner at the time of applying for your student visa, one option is to include them in your the student visa application as a member of your family unit. If they do not wish to accompany you when you travel to commence your study, they will need to apply later as a Subsequent Entrant. In wither scenarios, you will need to show access to additional funds associated with your partner’s stay in Australia.
If you were single at the time of commencement of your study and now have a partner and wish to have them join you in Australia, you will need to apply for a new student visa for the remainder of your study period and include your partner in the application.
There is no specific requirement about how much funds are considered adequate. Mort important is to demonstrate that you genuinely intend to visit Australia and have a strong incentive to return at the end of your visa period.