Subclass 500
Student Visa
Eligibility
This visa allows prospective students to participate in an eligible course of study in Australia for up to 5 years (course lengths will determine the upper limits of your stay).
The visa will allow you unrestricted travel in and out of Australia for the length of your course, and some limited working rights whilst you are here.
certificate of enrolment (CoE) for a full time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
be at least 6 years of age
have competent English, evidenced by an English language test score (exemptions apply for nationals from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland)
obtain and maintain health insurance - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
fulfil health and character requirements
prove you have sufficient money for your stay
be a “genuine temporary entrant”
sign the Australian Values statement
not have any prior visa cancellations
Considerations
You may be onshore or offshore when this application is made. Similarly, you may be onshore or offshore at the time of the Department’s decision.
You can include family members when you lodge your visa application. Family members are restricted to partners and dependent children who are not married and under 18 years of age. It is recommended to declare your family members in your student visa application even if they are not travelling with you to Australia. Doing so will allow your family members to apply as a subsequent entrant under your student visa in future, even after you have arrived.
There are multiple travel facilities for this visa, meaning that you can enter and exit Australia for the length of your visa grant.
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