Student Visa (SUBCLASS 500)
This visa enables any student to apply with ease for a variety of full-time programs, such as postgraduate research degrees at accredited educational institutions, English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, Higher Education, and admission to primary or secondary schools.
Student Visa (Subclass 500) Requirements and Application Details
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Requirement: If you are a school student (not participating in a secondary school student exchange program), you must be aged 6 or older to apply for this visa. Additionally, your age must meet certain criteria depending on the year of schooling you are entering:
- Less than 17 years old when beginning Year 9
- Less than 18 years old when beginning Year 10
- Less than 19 years old when beginning Year 11
- Less than 20 years old when beginning Year 12
- Enrollment in a Course of Study: You must be enrolled in a full-time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Evidence of enrollment, such as a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), is required.
- Welfare Arrangements: If you are under 18 years of age, adequate welfare arrangements must be in place while you are in Australia.
- English Language Requirements: Must meet English language proficiency requirements.
- Health Insurance: Adequate health insurance coverage is required.
- Financial Capacity: You must have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
- Genuine Temporary Entrant: Your intention must be to stay in Australia temporarily for the purpose of studying.
- Character Requirement: You must meet the character requirement.
- Health Requirement: You and your family members must meet the health requirement.
- Australian Values Statement: If you are 18 years of age or older, you must sign an Australian Values Statement.
Visa Privileges:
- Participate in an eligible course of study in Australia.
- Travel in and out of Australia.
- Work up to 48 hours a fortnight when your course of study or training is in session.
Duration of Stay:
- Temporary visa valid for up to 5 years, depending on the type and length of the course.
Extension and Further Stay:
- Apply for a new Student visa to continue studying in Australia.
- Options for further stay include applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600), Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), or Skilled Recognition Graduate visa (subclass 476) depending on eligibility and circumstances.
Cost:
- Visa costs from AUD710.00 for the main applicant, with additional charges for family members.
- Other costs may include health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
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