☑     STUDY

☑    ONSHORE OR OFFSHORE

☑    TEMPORARY RESIDENCY

What is the Subclass 500 – Student Visa?

• The Subclass 500 Student Visa enables foreign residents to come to, or remain within, Australia for the purpose of studying a CRICOS-Registered course.
• The visa can be granted for the period of your enrolment and for a maximum of five years, however multiple student visas may be obtained

Eligibility:

• You must be at least six years old and if under the age of 18, at the very minimum nominate a Student Guardian (see Subclass 590 – Student Guardian for offshore nominees).
• You must be enrolled in a CRICOS-registered course, submitting evidence of enrolment with your application.
• Demonstrable proof of financial capacity for your period of stay.
• Health insurance is required for the period of the visa validity.

Considerations:

• You can be onshore or offshore when applying for this visa
• You can be onshore or offshore when your application is decided
• This visa requires the holder to be engaged in their course of studies in order to comply with the conditions of the visa. Failure to do so may result in a visa breach or cancellation.
• This visa contains a work restriction, which limits holders to 20 hours employment per week.
• Your partner and/or children may be able to accompany you on this visa should you be able to meet the financial threshold.

We can also help you with…

• Subclass 590 – Student Guardian Visa

Subclass 407 – Training Visa