Australia•Oceania1-6 months
2,000 AUD
5 years
Yes
Not Required
Not Specified
No
Not Required
Student Guardian Visa.
The Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) lets a parent, legal guardian, or relative aged 21 or older live in Australia to provide accommodation, welfare, and support for a child on a student visa (subclass 500). The guardian must be nominated in writing by the student's parent or legal guardian.
The visa is granted for the course duration, up to 5 years, and is renewable. Holders have no work rights (condition 8535 applies) and cannot bring children under 6 without exceptional approval. Health insurance and funds to support both guardian and student are required throughout the stay.
This visa is ideal for parents or relatives of minors studying in Australia who want to live alongside the student and provide direct care for the full duration of the course.
| Status type | Tied to program duration |
Must be a parent, legal guardian, or a relative (21+ years old) of the student
Must be nominated in writing by the student's parent or legal guardian
Must provide accommodation, general welfare, and support to the student
Must not bring family members younger than 6 years old (unless exceptional circumstances)
Must meet health and character requirements
Must have adequate health insurance for the duration of stay
Must have sufficient financial capacity to support self and the student
Must be a genuine temporary entrant
Education
none or higher
Min. Income
102,500 EUR/yr
Min. Savings
29,710 EUR
Valid passport and identity documents
Proof of relationship to the student (birth certificate, guardianship papers)
Written nomination from the student's parent or legal guardian
Evidence of financial capacity (bank statements, income proof)
Evidence of health insurance (Overseas Visitor Health Cover)
Police certificates from countries lived in for 12+ months in the last 10 years
Statement of Purpose (Genuine Temporary Entrant statement)
Student's Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and visa grant notice
| Application Steps | Confirm the student holds or is applying for a Student visa (subclass 500); Gather identity, relatio… | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fee Breakdown | Base application charge: 2000 AUD | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Fees | AUD 2,000 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Forms | — | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Included Nationalities | — | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Job Offer Required | false | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
| Application Portal | https://online.immi.gov.au/lusc/login | online.immi.gov.au |
| Official Info | https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-guardian-590 | immi.homeaffairs.gov.au |
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