The primary objective of the Student visa is to grant international students the opportunity to engage in full-time education and training in Australia. This visa allows students to reside in Australia for the entire duration of their respective courses. Prior to applying for the visa, the student must be enrolled, or in certain cases, possess a letter of offer, from an Australian educational institution.

• Enrollment in a recognized educational institution: You must have an offer of enrollment or be enrolled in a course of study at a registered Australian educational institution. This can include universities, vocational education and training institutions, and schools.
• Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE): You need to obtain a valid Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) document from your chosen educational institution. The CoE is a confirmation that you have been accepted into a specific course.
• Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement: You must demonstrate that your intention to study in Australia is temporary and that you genuinely intend to return to your home country after completing your studies.
• Financial capacity: You need to provide evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees, living expenses, and any accompanying family members’ costs while studying in Australia.
• English language proficiency: Depending on the course you are applying for, you may need to meet specific English language requirements. This usually involves demonstrating your proficiency through tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.
• Health and character requirements: You are generally required to undergo a health examination to prove that you meet the health requirements. Additionally, you must provide a police clearance certificate or other documents to show that you have good character.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): It is mandatory for most international students to have adequate health insurance coverage called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their stay in Australia.

Document gathering and preparation: Collect the necessary documents such as passport, CoE, financial statements, English language test results, health examination results, and character documents. our migration agent will review and advise on the completeness of the documentation.

English language proficiency test (if required): Take an English language test, such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, if you haven’t already met the English language requirement. Allow time for test preparation and booking.

Provide all the required documents to our migration agent for review and compilation. The agent will prepare the application on your behalf.

Application lodgement: our registered migration agent will submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Department of Home Affairs on your behalf through their authorized channels, ensuring all requirements are met And pay the Visa application fee.

Processing time: The processing time for a Student visa application can vary and depends on various factors such as the country of lodgement and the complexity of your case. The current estimated processing time can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Health examination (if requested): If the Department of Home Affairs requests a health examination, the migration agent will guide you through the process and assist in scheduling an appointment with a panel doctor.

Visa decision notification: The Department of Home Affairs will communicate the visa decision to the migration agent, who will inform you of the outcome and provide the Visa Grant Notice.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): With the guidance of the migration agent, arrange the necessary Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy from an approved provider.

Tuition fees: You must have enough funds to cover the cost of your course fees for the intended duration of study. This can be demonstrated by providing a receipt or confirmation of payment from your educational institution.

Living expenses: You need to show that you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your stay in Australia. The Department of Home Affairs specifies a minimum amount known as the Annual Income Threshold (AIT), which is subject to change. the AIT was set at AUD 21,041 for the primary applicant.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): You are required to have adequate health insurance coverage known as Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your visa. The cost of OSHC varies depending on the provider and the length of coverage required.

Accompanying family members: If you plan to bring family members with you, you must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to support their living expenses in Australia. The financial requirement for each family member will depend on factors such as their age and specific needs.

Financial evidence: You need to provide evidence of your financial capacity, such as bank statements, scholarship letters, or proof of funding from a sponsor. These documents should demonstrate that you have access to the required funds and that they are readily available.

Package course: Course packaging, under the Student visa (subclass 500), allows you to apply for multiple courses that show clear progression from one to another. To do this, you need to provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each course, unless a CoE is not required. The last course in your package is considered your main or principal course, which determines the financial and English language requirements for your visa application.

The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement is an essential criterion for obtaining a Student visa in Australia. It is designed to ensure that applicants genuinely intend to study in Australia temporarily and have a genuine intention to return to their home country after completing their studies. Here are the key aspects of the GTE requirement:

1. Personal circumstances: The Department of Home Affairs assesses your individual circumstances to determine whether your intention to study in Australia is genuine. They consider factors such as your immigration history, ties to your home country (family, employment, assets, etc.), and your overall situation.
2. Immigration history: Your previous visa compliance and immigration history play a role in assessing your intention to comply with the conditions of the Student visa and return to your home country when your studies are complete.
3. Purpose of study: You should provide a compelling and genuine explanation for why you have chosen to study in Australia and how it aligns with your educational and career goals. The Department evaluates the relevance and appropriateness of your chosen course in relation to your background and future plans.
4. Economic circumstances: Demonstrating that you have access to sufficient funds to support your studies and living expenses in Australia is essential. This includes evidence of financial capacity to cover tuition fees, living costs, health insurance, and any accompanying family members’ expenses.

Language proficiency: Proficiency in the English language is assessed to determine your ability to successfully undertake the intended course of study. Depending on the course and educational institution, you may need to provide evidence of your English language skills through tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.