Student Visa (SUBCLASS 500)

Any student with this visa can easily apply for different full-time courses including Higher Education, Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), admission in primary or secondary school and post graduate research degrees in a recognised education institution.

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Visa Eligibility Criteria

Enrollment in a Registered Course

Applicants need to enroll in a course of study, which is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Financial Capacity

Applicants must have the legal evidence of their financial capacity that shows they are eligible to pay their course fees and living costs of their dependent family members.

English Proficiency

It is mandatory to provide evidence of English language skills with the visa application or when asked by an officer otherwise the visa will be refused.

Welfare Arrangements for Minors

Students under 18 years of age should have evidence of organized welfare arrangements to stay in Australia.

Accompanying Family Members

Applicants and their family members can make a combined request in the student visa application or they can apply to join them later. It is essential to have the necessary funds on hand to support the accompanying family members living in Australia and also for those after the grant of the student visa (such as new born baby).

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)

This requirement serves as a reliability measure that the student visa program is used as projected and not for a temporary stay in Australia.

Health and Character

Applicants need to undergo health examinations as a part of the visa application process. This may consume quite a few weeks to complete. Also, the applicants are required to answer some character related questions that will be used to assess their character.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Applicants are required to obtain Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) a week prior to the date they are supposed to arrive in Australia.

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Criterion

Understanding the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion is essential for those applying for the Australian Student Visa (subclass 500). This criterion assesses the applicant's intention to stay temporarily in Australia for studies. Key factors include:

Home Country Circumstances

Your personal and economic ties to your home country

Prospective Situation in Australia

Your intended course of study and living arrangements

Course Relevance to Future Plans

How the course aligns with your career objectives

Immigration History

Your previous visa compliance and travel history

Application Process

1

Choose Your Course

Select a CRICOS registered course and receive your Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE)

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents including financial evidence, English test results, and health insurance

3

Submit Application

Lodge your visa application online through ImmiAccount with all supporting documents

Why Choose TrueVision for Your Student Visa?

We provide comprehensive support throughout your student visa journey

Expert Guidance

Professional assistance with GTE statements and documentation

High Success Rate

Proven track record of successful student visa applications

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance for all your queries

Financial Planning

Help with financial documentation and capacity requirements

Ready to Start Your Australian Education Journey?

Let our expert team guide you through the Student Visa (Subclass 500) application process