This is a comprehensive request for information on Australian immigration visas. I will provide detailed overviews for each category, focusing on the application process, where and how to apply, necessary documents, and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, drawing on the official Department of Home Affairs guidelines and common practice.
The Student Visa (Subclass 500) allows you to stay in Australia to study a full-time course at an educational institution.
Gain Admission: You must first be accepted into a full-time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Receive CoE: Your education provider will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Prepare Documents: Gather all necessary documents, including proof of financial capacity and English language proficiency.
Lodge Visa Application: Apply online through the Department of Home Affairs’ ImmiAccount. You must satisfy the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Health/Character Checks: Complete health examinations and police checks (biometrics may also be required).
Visa Outcome: Await the visa decision. You must be outside Australia if you applied from outside Australia.
Where: You apply online via the ImmiAccount portal on the Department of Home Affairs website.
How: You create an ImmiAccount, start a new application for the Student Visa (Subclass 500), fill in all sections, attach all required documents, and pay the visa application charge.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): The official document from your education provider.
Passport: Valid passport and sometimes copies of past passports showing travel history.
Proof of Financial Capacity: Evidence of sufficient funds to cover travel, tuition fees, and living costs for yourself and any accompanying family members (e.g., bank statements, loan letters, sponsor letters).
Note: As of late 2025, the minimum living expense amount is approx. AUD 29,710 per year for a single student.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Proof of OSHC for the entire planned stay in Australia.
English Language Test Results: (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, PTE) unless exempt.
Genuine Student (GS) Requirement Documents: A statement addressing your intention to genuinely study in Australia and not use the student visa as a pathway for long-term residency (unless legitimate pathways are available after study).