Student visas
Visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website to find out your specific visa requirements. You can also contact an education agent or the international office at your intended Australian education provider for advice and help with your visa application.
You do not need to apply for your student visa until you are accepted by your Australian education provider and have received a formal proof of offer or enrolment. You can apply once you receive either a letter of offer or an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). However, if you submit only a letter of offer your visa cannot be granted until the eCoE has been issued. You will need a student visa for the whole time that you study in Australia.
You can apply for your visa online, in person at your local Australian embassy or by mail.
Student visa requirements
Before you apply for an Australian course you should contact the Australian embassy in your country to find out if you will be eligible for a student visa, how to make your application, and what your document requirements will be.
There are different visa requirements depending on what type of study you are enrolled in and your country of origin.
Requirements
There are a number of general requirements that international students must meet in order to be eligible for a student visa. These relate to:
• health
• character
• health insurance
• debts to the Commonwealth
• custody, accommodation and general welfare arrangements for students under 18 years of age.
Other requirements may include academic, age and career, English language and financial requirements.
Fees and charges
A non-refundable visa application charge of AUD$450 applies to most visa applications, with the exception of secondary exchange students and students sponsored under Commonwealth approved programs. In addition, there may be other expenses associated with your visa application, such as costs for medical examinations, police checks, and the translation of documents into English.
