The Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) is designed for foreign nationals wishing to reside temporarily in Australia for the purpose of study. This visa is suitable for language courses, vocational and higher education programs (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees), as well as for children aged 6 and older enrolling in Australian schools. The visa is issued for the duration of the study program, up to a maximum of five years. This type of visa is processed electronically (as an eVisa) and does not require a physical stamp or sticker in the passport; the holder's status is confirmed via an electronic record within the Australian immigration system.
The visa is issued for the duration of your studies, up to a maximum of 5 years. This allows you to fully complete your chosen educational program without the need for annual renewals.
Under this visa, you are permitted to work up to 40 hours per fortnight during the academic term, with no restrictions during scheduled breaks and holidays. This allows you to partially cover your living expenses.
You may include your partner (spouse or de facto partner) and minor children in your application. Your partner will be granted work rights—up to 40 hours per fortnight (or unrestricted work rights if you are enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program). Your children will be eligible to attend public schools.
A student visa grants you access to Australia’s leading universities (the "Group of Eight"), vocational colleges (TAFE), language schools, and secondary education programs.
Upon graduation, students may apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), which grants the right to work in Australia for a period ranging from 18 months to 4 years (depending on your field of study). This serves as the first step toward obtaining permanent residency (PR) and, eventually, Australian citizenship.
The visa is issued in an electronic format (eVisa) and does not require a physical stamp or sticker in your passport. Your visa status can be verified online using your passport details.
The basis for submitting an application is a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) issued by an Australian educational institution. Without a CoE, a visa application will not be accepted.
You must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, food, transport, and health insurance for the entire duration of your stay. The estimated minimum amount required for living expenses starts at AUD 21,041 per year.
You are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. Minimum scores are as follows: IELTS — 5.5 (overall) or 5.0 (if undertaking a preliminary English language course); TOEFL iBT — 46 or higher; PTE Academic — 42 or higher. Requirements may vary for certain programs (e.g., school-level studies or doctoral programs).
A mandatory requirement is to obtain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire validity period of your visa. This insurance covers basic medical services, hospitalization, and emergency care.
The applicant must demonstrate that they are coming to Australia with the genuine intention to study, rather than for work or immigration purposes. You are required to submit a GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) statement justifying your choice of course and outlining your plans following the completion of your studies.
As part of the visa application process, you are required to provide biometric data (fingerprints and a photograph) at an authorized visa application center.
The passport must be valid for the entire duration of the intended stay in Australia.
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Here you will find answers to the most common questions about visa processing, to quickly understand the key stages and opportunities.
Yes, we handle real estate transactions remotely. You can choose a property via video call, and we will organise the legal due diligence, signing of documents by power of attorney and registration of the title.
In a number of countries (Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, UAE) foreigners can obtain a mortgage. Conditions vary by country: usually a down payment of 30-50% and proof of income are required. We will help you choose a bank and prepare the documents.
We process all the main types of visas: work, student, business visas, Digital Nomad visas, family visas, investor visas, and also long-stay tourist visas.
Yes, in many countries a visa is the first step toward obtaining a residence permit. For example, a Digital Nomad visa in Spain or Portugal can be converted into a residence permit. We will help you build the optimal migration strategy.
Timelines depend on the program: citizenship by investment in Caribbean countries - from 3 to 6 months, Malta - 12-14 months, naturalisation in EU countries - from 5 to 10 years. We will help you choose a program that fits your timeline.
The renewal procedure depends on the country and type of residence permit. Usually the renewal application is submitted 1-3 months before the expiry date. We remind clients of the deadlines and prepare all the necessary documents for the renewal.
Yes, most programs allow you to include minor children in the application. Some programs also let you include adult children up to 26-30 years old, provided they are financially dependent on the applicant.
Minimum stay requirements depend on the program. Some programs (for example, the Greek Golden Visa) do not require mandatory residence. Others (work residence permit) imply a constant presence. We will choose a program that fits your lifestyle.
Yes, we specialize in comprehensive support for families. We will prepare documents for all family members, including minor children, help with school selection and adaptation in the new place.
Yes, in most countries a visa can be extended without leaving the territory. We help with preparing documents for renewal and monitor the deadlines so that you do not violate immigration law.
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