Student visa (subclass 500)
Coming into effect on July 1, 2016, a student subclass 500 visa lets you stay in Australia for the duration of your study program, which is mostly up to five years and in line with your enrolment date. For a smooth stay, you need to ensure that your visa remains valid and that you abide by the Australia student visa conditions mentioned on your student visa. You can read up in detail about this kind of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website.
Scope of your subclass 500 visa
You can enrol in your desired study program and university
You can be accompanied by your family members to Australia
Dependents can apply for a dependent visa to seek permission to travel with the main applicant
Simple and streamlined visa requirement for all students
You can apply in or outside Australia through an online portal
Basic checks before you apply Australia student visa
You should be enrolled in your desired study program in Australia
You should hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or for the duration of your program
You must be equal to or more than 6 years of age
An evidence of welfare arrangement done in Australia (in case you are less than 18 years of age)