IT ALLOWS:

The Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) allows you to remain in Australia as a guardian of an international student on a student visa, for up to five years. The student must be under 18 years (unless there are special circumstances).

ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA:

To be eligible to apply for the Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) you must meet this eligibility criteria:

• be the student’s parent, legal guardian or relative
• have enough money to support yourself and the student during your stay
• be able to provide accommodation and other support
• be at least 21 years of age.

WHERE CAN I APPLY FROM:

You can apply for the 590 visa in or outside Australia, but you have to apply for the guardian visa at least 6 weeks before the course starts for the student visa holder. You and the student must apply for your respective visa at the same time.

CAN I INCLUDE FAMILY MEMBERs:

If you have other dependent children aged 6 or over, you can bring them with you on another student visa.

If your dependents are younger than 6 years you must have very strong reasons why you want to bring them. You have to attach to your visa application a written statement specifying why you want to take a young dependent with you or you may submit a letter of support from the government of your current country of residence.

In cases where dependents younger than six remain behind, you must attach proof that you have provided adequate care for your dependents while you are in Australia.

Adequate care for your dependents is acceptable if you’ve left them with another parent or guardian or a relative who is 21 years of age or older.