Student visa

Visit Australia to participate in a course of study.

Eligibility Criteria:

• You need to be enrolled in a course of study in Australia
• Applicant must hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Applicant must be 6 years or older
• A minor applicant must prove their guardianship arrangement
• Applicant must meet GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) Criteria to demonstrate that they have genuine intentions of temporary stay in Australia

Dependent Work Rights

• The spouse of a student can work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight
• If the student is studying at a Masters or Phd level, spouse can work full-time once the student starts their main course.

Post study work rights

• Graduates who have completed a Bachelor degree or Masters by coursework degree in Australia will be eligible to apply for a two year post-study work visa
• Graduates who have completed a Masters by research degree or a Doctoral degree in Australia will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa for three or four years respectively.
• Other students may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Skilled Graduate [subclass 485] visa. The subclass 485 visa is a temporary visa that allows an 18 month stay to work in Australia
• The spouse and children of a student can accompany them to Australia if the student’s course duration is 12 months or longer.

Minor Students OR Under 18 Students

Usually, International students studying in Australia on a student visa will require a guardian if they are under 18 years of age.

The following condition(s) might be attached to this visa:

Note: Please make sure you understand conditions attached to your student visa. If in doubt please get in touch with our team and ask for explanation to avoid surprises later on.

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