When you are planning for a study visa in australia make sure to choose the right place for your study. A country like Australia with its fascinating natural beauty and exotic locations has become a hot spot for tourists from across the world. Australia is situated in the Southern hemisphere and is located on two large countries, New Guinea and Tasmania.

There are certain requirements for obtaining a student visa. Anyone seeking to enter and study in Australia must meet the basic requirements of being qualified and able in their profession and securing sufficient funds. A student visa can be applied only if you have a letter of acceptance from the institution you wish to attend.

Requirements For Study Visa In Australia

Australian Study Visitor Visa is issued to individuals to study in Australia. Applicant must have an overseas qualification and be outside Australia at time of application.

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Australia Student Visa in 2022 – SubClass, Requirements, Fees

Applying for an Australian student visa? Here’s help!

The Australian Government provides an opportunity to all Indian students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you need will depend on your age, the type of study you want to pursue, and how long you want to stay in Australia. As an international student, you would most commonly require a student (subclass 500) visa, regardless of your field of study.

Student visa (subclass 500)

Coming into effect since July 1, 2016, a student subclass 500 visa lets you stay in Australia for the duration of your study program, which is mostly up to five years and in line with your enrolment date. For a smooth stay, you need to ensure that your visa remains valid and you abide by the conditions as mentioned on your student visa. You can read up in detail about this kind of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website.

Scope of your subclass 500 visa

You can participate in your desired study program
You can be accompanied by your family members to Australia
You can apply in or outside Australia through online portal

Basic checks before you apply

You should be enrolled in your desired study program in Australia
You should hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or either fall in any of the exemption categories
You must be equal to or more than 6 years
You need to prove that you have a welfare arrangement (in case you are less than 18 years of age)

Documents required for an Australian student visa

When applying for your student visa for Australia, you will generally need:

Proof of enrolment (your electronic confirmation of enrolment)
A valid passport
Your visa application fee
Your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
Academic and work experience documents
Evidence of your English proficiency skills (such as IELTS test scores)
Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare)
Details of your health insurance policy (Overseas Student Health Cover)
Statement of purpose
Passport-sized photographs

If you are under 18 years of age, you will also need to provide additional documents such as parental consent.

*Please note that these are the basic requirements, speak with your IDP counsellor for a detailed list of documents required for visa processing

Applying for your visa online

As an authorized representative, IDP Education will assist you with lodgment of your Australian student visa application. You can also track the status of your visa application online. You should submit your application no later than six weeks before your course starts.

How can IDP help with visa applications?

If you’re an IDP student with an offer letter from any of our partner institutions in Australia, we can advise you on how to go about the entire process. We’ll make sure you are fully informed on the latest visa requirements and conditions; also help you prepare the right documents for your submission.

Our team of experts will direct you to the official websites and to authorised immigration representatives to ensure you have the latest applications forms and guidance. To reduce the hassle, we also help to certify, translate and courier your documents.

Visa fee

As an international student you must pay visa fees as per the below category you fall in:

Visa subclass	Base application charge	Additional applicant charges if 18 years or above	Additional applicant charges if less than 18 years	The subsequent temporary application charge
Student visa (subclass 500)	AUD $630	AUD $460	AUD $150	AUD $700
Student visa (subclass 500) (subsequent entrant)	AUD $620	AUD $460	AUD $150	AUD $700
Student visa (subclass 500) – Foreign Affairs or Defence sector	nil	nil	nil	nil
Student visa (subclass 500) – Postgraduate research sector	AUD $620	nil	nil	nil

English language requirements

To gain your Australia student visa, you’ll have to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This usually means passing a secure English language test to be able to prove your communication and correspondence skills.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognised by more than 10,000 organisations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.