Student Guardian Visa (subclass 590)
Visit to support a child who holds a student visa. If the visa holder is under 18, a legal guardian or family member may accompany them with the new student guardian visa (subclass 590).
Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590): Requirements and Application Details
Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold a Certain Visa: You can apply for the visa both inside and outside Australia, except if you hold one of the following visas:
- Domestic Worker (Temporary) Diplomatic and Consular visa (subclass 426)
- Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or consular) stream
- Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995) – primary visa holder only (family members can apply for a Student visa in Australia)
- Transit visa (subclass 771)
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) in the Sponsored Family stream or in the Approved Destination Status stream
- Relationship Requirement: To be eligible, you must be the parent, custodian, or a relative nominated in writing by a parent or custodian of the student visa holder. You must provide care and support for the student visa holder.
- Provide Care and Support: You must be able to provide accommodation, general welfare, and support to the student visa holder.
- Financial Capacity: Have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Australia.
- Health Insurance: Adequate health insurance coverage is required.
- Genuine Temporary Entrant: Your intention must be to stay temporarily in Australia to provide care and support for the student visa holder.
- Character Requirement: You and any family members must meet the character requirement.
- Australian Values Statement: Sign an Australian Values Statement confirming your respect for the Australian way of life and obedience to Australian laws.
- Debt to Australian Government: Must not owe any debt to the Australian Government.
- Visa Cancellation/Refusal: Must not have had a visa cancelled or an application refused.
Visa Privileges:
- Provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age or over 18 in exceptional circumstances.
- Care for more than one student.
- Study an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) for less than 20 hours per week, or any other study or training for no more than 3 months.
Duration of Stay:
- Stay in Australia until a date specified on your visa grant letter, typically considering the student visa holder’s stay or when they turn 18.
Extension and Further Stay:
- Apply for a further Student Guardian visa to stay longer in Australia.
Including Family:
- Children 6 years old or older can apply for their own student visa.
- Children under 6 years old can only be included in the application under specific circumstances.
Cost:
- Visa costs from AUD710.00 for the main applicant, with additional charges for family members.
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