Student Visa Subclass 500

Overview

The Student visa (subclass 500) is a temporary visa for participation in an eligible course of study in Australia. It can permit travel and limited work, with the exact period of stay and conditions determined by the course and the visa grant.

Applicants generally need a current Confirmation of Enrolment and must address the Genuine Student requirement. Other requirements can include Overseas Student Health Cover, financial capacity, English evidence, health and character checks, and welfare arrangements for applicants under 18.

Student Visa Subclass 500 Requirements

The points below are a general orientation to the current government material. Meeting one item does not establish eligibility, and criteria can differ by stream or applicant circumstances.

• Enrolment in an eligible course is central to the visa.
• The Genuine Student requirement is assessed using the application responses and supporting evidence.
• Work limits and other conditions must be checked in the grant letter and VEVO.
• Family members may be included when the current rules permit, and their requirements and conditions can differ.
• Student visa holders must maintain their course, enrolment and any applicable attendance, progress and insurance requirements.

Student Visa Subclass 500 Document Checklist

Planning commonly begins with identity records, a Confirmation of Enrolment, Genuine Student material and evidence for health cover. The official checklist may also request financial, English, employment, education, relationship, welfare, health or character documents.

• Use the visa page's step-by-step instructions and any document checklist linked from it.
• Provide accurate, consistent information and clear colour scans of requested documents.
• Arrange English translations in the form required by the Department.
• Check whether health examinations, police certificates, biometrics, skills evidence or sponsor documents are requested.

How to Apply for Student Visa Subclass 500

The application is generally lodged through ImmiAccount. The Department may request health examinations, biometrics or further documents. Applicants should not assume that enrolment or payment to an education provider guarantees a visa.

• Confirm the correct visa and stream on the Department of Home Affairs website.
• Read every eligibility and step-by-step section that applies to the applicant and any family members.
• Use ImmiAccount for the application unless the official page instructs otherwise.
• Keep contact, passport and circumstances information current after lodgement.
• Read the written decision and, if granted, check all conditions in the grant letter and VEVO.

Student Visa Subclass 500 Fees, Processing Times and Conditions

Visa charges can change and may include additional applicant charges, later instalments or separate costs. Use the official Visa Pricing Estimator for the intended lodgement date.

Published processing times describe recently decided applications and are a guide only. They are not a promise for an individual application. Check the official processing-time guide and respond promptly if the Department requests more information.

Visa conditions are legally significant and vary. A visa holder should use the grant letter and Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) to check the conditions attached to the granted visa.