Australia•OceaniaStudent visa (subclass 500)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
710 AUD
Stay Duration
5 to 6 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Study full-time at an Australian educational institution. Includes work rights and pathway to post-study work. Subject to genuine student requirements.
The Student visa (subclass 500) is for international students who want to study full-time at an Australian educational institution. It includes work rights of up to 20 hours per week during term and full-time during breaks. Genuine student requirements apply.
Annual Visa Allocation
270,000 visas per year
The Australian Government established a National Planning Level (NPL) of 270,000 new international student commencements for the 2025 calendar year, allocated across public universities, private providers, and the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
29,710 EUR
Language
English
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With validity for duration of course
Passport photo
Recent digital photo
Letter of offer
From Australian educational institution
Proof of funds
Evidence of financial capacity for tuition and living costs
Health insurance
OSHC or equivalent coverage
English language evidence
IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent if required
OptionalAcademic transcripts
Previous educational records
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Advantages
- Work rights included (up to 20 hours/week during term)
- Pathway to post-study work visa
- Can bring dependents
- Access to Australian education system
Considerations
- Must maintain full-time study status
- Work hours restricted during term
- Dependent on educational provider registration
- Subject to genuine student requirements
Application Process
Receive offer from Australian institution
Obtain letter of offer from registered educational provider
Accept offer and pay deposit
Confirm place at institution
Create ImmiAccount
Register on the immigration portal
Complete student visa application
Provide all required information and documents
Upload evidence of funds
Submit proof of financial capacity
Health and character assessments
Complete required health and police checks
Pay visa fee
Pay AUD 710 application fee
Await decision
Monitor application status
Application Forms
Student visa application
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