Brief Guide: How to Apply for an Australian Student Visa

If you have been accepted for a program at an Australian university, you must apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500) before your visit. This visa allows you to stay in Australia for the duration of your program. It will also allow you to work while you are there. 

Applying and getting a visa approved is a relatively simple process; you must collect some essential documents and fill out the online application form. Anyone who is applying for a visa can also consult with a migration agent in Melbourne (If you are in Australia).

List of Documents Required for Australia Student Visa

Here is the list of documents that are required to complete the visa application process:

Receive proof of acceptance into an Australian university study program

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions must register the program for Courses for Foreign Students (CRICOS). You must have a copy of the official admit card to prove it.

Enter your Genuine Temporary Entrants (GTE) requirement details

The Australian Government’s GTE requirement is a protective measure to ensure that you are requesting a student visa for a valid reason. You must provide a written personal statement that acknowledges this requirement. Make it clear that you are applying for this visa to get a quality education.

Prove that You Have Adequate Health Insurance

You must purchase Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to be approved for a student visa. OSHC provides medical and hospital insurance in Australia for the duration of your visa. When you apply, you must submit the name of your health insurance provider and the date your policy begins and ends.

Get Proof of Your English Proficiency

Anyone entering Australia on a student visa must be proficient in English language skills. You must provide your IELTS, Cambridge Advanced and TOEFL test scores. You can disregard this step if you are from an English-speaking country (United States, Great Britain or Canada).

Prove that You have the Financial Resources to Live in Australia

You must have the financial ability to live in Australia and pay for your courses. You must prove that you have funds to cover travel to Australia, twelve months of living and schooling costs. You can do this by simply providing the bank statement.

Give Proof of Character

The Australian Government is looking to see that you are of good character, which means that your record is free of criminal activity. On your application, you may be required to answer specific character-related questions. If you have any recorded offences, you should declare these in a formal statement with your application.

Get All Your Documents Ready to be Uploaded Online

If you have any hard copy documents, such as a college diploma, you need to scan them on your desktop computer. Compile all your documents in one place, so you are ready to apply. Make sure your documents are in an accepted format, such as a PDF or Word document.

Apply for Australia Student Visa

• Visit the Australian Home Affairs website. Visit the application website: https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login.
• Register an account with ImmiAccount.
• Pay the application fee through your ImmiAccount portal.
• Fill out the health form on ImmiAccount.
• Complete the student visa application form.
• Wait for your application to be processed.

Conclusion

Most of the time, it takes about four weeks for the visa application to be processed. Dept. of Home Affairs will inform you in the letter whether you have been granted a visa. You can now enter Australia to participate in your program if you have been approved.

If you still have any queries you can visit Asia Pacific Group – An Education and Migration Consultant in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Reservoir and India.