Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Overseas students studying in Australia need to hold a valid student visa. The student visa (subclass 500) allows eligible foreigners to enter Australia to study and is valid for up to 5 years depending on the student’s course.
Visa holders can:
- Study eligible courses
- Bring your family members to Australia
- Travel to and from Australia multiple times
- Work no more than 40 hours per fortnight when you are in Australia when your course of study is in session, and unlimited working hours during holidays
Age limit:
Primary and secondary students must be of the following ages when applying for this visa:
– Be at least 6 years old when submitting your visa application
– Be under the age of 17 when you begin Year 9
– Be under the age of 18 when you begin Year 10
– Be under the age of 19 when you begin Year 11
– Be under the age of 20 when you begin Year 12
Eligibility
COE. You must provide a Letter of Offer or COE proving that you are studying a full-time course registered on CRICOS.
Sufficient funds. You will need to provide evidence that you have sufficient funds to support your school fees, travel and living expenses in Australia.
Proof of English ability. If you aren’t a native English speaker or you do not fall into an exemption category, you may be required to provide English language test results demonstrating that you meet the minimum requirements for the course. In Australia, all classes are taught in English, and the language requirements for each education level are different. Schools may also have their own requirements. Accredited English tests in Australia include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge English: Advanced and Occupational English.
Be a genuine temporary entrant. You must study in Australia, and stay in Australia only for the duration of your student visa and intend to return home at the end of your course.
Health requirement. All international students are required to have a medical examination before entering Australia and provide a medical certificate to demonstrate that they meet the health requirement.
Overseas Student Health Cover. Except for students from Norway, Sweden and Belgium covered by specific schemes, all international students must have OSHC for the whole of their stays in Australia. Your cover must start from the day you and your family arrive in Australia, not the day your course starts.
Character requirements. You may be required to provide a police certificate.
Document Checklist：
Documents not required to be notarized:
- Passport (color scan)
- ID card (color scan)
- Household register (color scan, all content pages)
- Passport photos (4 pcs of 45x35mm photos, white background)
- Certificate of fixed Deposit
- Half-year bank statement
- Parents’ employment certificate
- Statement of financial support
- Personal resume and GTE
- Language test result (IELTS or PTE, etc.)
- OSHC
- Letter of Offer or COE
- Student Portfolio (if any)
Documents to be notarized:
- Transcripts, studying certificate, graduation certificate, etc.
- Birth certificate
- Real estate certificate
- Certificate of former name
- Others
Service Process:
Communicate with Senior Education Consultant on study plan→ determine school/major, sign Service Agreement, pay relevant fees → guide students to prepare documents, apply for schools → receive letter of acceptance, pay tuition → submit student visa application → guide students in physical examination, and provide visa tel-interview guidance → provide guidance on coming to Australia → provide training before attending school→ provide Australian accommodation and pick-up service