IT ALLOWS:

The student visa (subclass 500) allows you to remain in Australia for up to 5 years for the purpose of full-time study at an educational institution, in line with your enrolment.

With this visa you can:

  • take part in an eligible course of study
  • include your family members in your application (your partner or you and your partner’s dependent child.
  • apply online in or outside Australia
  • work up to 40 hours every 2-week period once your course starts (​​​​​To address workforce shortages, student visa work hours have been temporarily relaxed. Students are able to work more than 40 hours a fortnight in any sector of the economy until June 2023)

ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA:

  • you must be 6 years or older
  • provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) at a full-time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students, CRICOS
  • show evidence of your English language skills
  • you and your family members must be covered by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) from an approved Australian health insurance provider for the length of your stay in Australia
  • If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have adequate welfare arrangements in place while you are in Australia
  • meet health and character requirements
  • have enough money for your stay

WHERE CAN I APPLY FROM:

If you’re outside Australia, apply for your visa at least 6 weeks before your course begins.

If you’re in Australia, allow plenty of time before your current visa expires as you may need more time in the event of any complications.

CAN I INCLUDE FAMILY MEMBERs:

You can include:

  • your partner, or
  • your or your partner’s dependent child who is unmarried and has not turned 18 years of age