Student visa - Subclass 500

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Australia

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Foreign students who wish to study and reside in Australia for more than 6 months, need to apply for a student visa - Subclass 500.

How long you can stay

This is a temporary visa to study up to 5 years. The type of course and its length will determine the length of your stay.

Work during studies:

You can work up to 40 hours every 2-week period once your course starts

The processing time for study visa may take from 6-12 weeks from the application day.

You can bring your spouse and kids with you.

The general application process is :

Find a course in an approved educational institution in Australia.
Contact the university and initiate your application process.
Find out the requirements from the university to get the acceptance/admission letter.
Get the acceptance/admission letter from the university in Australia.
Prepare your visa application and gather other required documents for it.
Apply for a student visa and prepare to move to Australia.

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DURATION

60 months

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CITIZENSHIP

48 Month(s)

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FEES

420

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P. RESIDENCY

36 Month(s)

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COMPLEXITY

Low

Eligibility Requirements for Student visa - Subclass 500

8 Eligibility Requirements

You must be enrolled in a full time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
You must have enough money to pay for your stay in Australia.
You might need to provide evidence of your English language skills with your visa application.
You need adequate health insurance for the whole of your stay in Australia.
You must be a genuine temporary entrant and intend to return home after studying in Australia.
You and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa must meet Australia's character requirement.
You and any family members who apply for the visa must meet Australia's health requirement.
You or any of your family members (including those who don't apply for the visa with you) must not owe money to the Australian government.