subclass 500

Student Visa

This visa subclass is for international students who visit Australia temporarily to undertake their further studies in Australian institutions. The visa is granted for up to 5 years in line with the period of enrolment.

This visa allows the student to work up to 40 hours per fortnight once the course commences. The student must always maintain their visa conditions. The conditions that can be attached to a student visa are:

8104 – Work limitation:
8105 – Work limitation
8201 – Maximum 3 Months Study
8202 – Meet course requirements
8204 – No higher study without approval
8501 – Health cover
8516 – Continue to satisfy the criteria for the grant of the visa
8517 – Maintain adequate arrangements for the education of school-age dependants
8518 – Maintain adequate arrangements for your education

An applicant must satisfy the following conditions to be eligible to apply for a student visa:

Be enrolled in a course and provide the evidence
Meet the English language requirements
Have welfare arrangement for applicants under 18 years of age
Have adequate health cover
Meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant criteria
Meet the financial requirement
Meet the health requirement

Preparing the GTE and financial documents for visa application lodgement is crucial. As difficult and complex as the entire process seems, our experienced team makes it easier for you to understand the entire process and prepare all the required documentation. Talk to our consultants today!