500 VISA – Student Visa Subclass 500
Student Visa (Subclass 500) is a temporary visa that allows international students to come and study in Australia for up to 5 years, depending on the type and length of their studies. You must have been enrolled in an Australian education provider prior to your visa application. You must have been enrolled in an Australian education provider prior to your visa application. Normally, this can be proven by providing the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Your application will not be processed if you do not provide sufficient evidence of any enrolment. If eligible, you will be allowed to work.
Student Visa (Subclass 500) Basic Eligibility
- You must be 6 years or older.
- You must be enrolled in an education or training provider in Australia.
- You must meet the English, financial, character, and health requirements.
- You must have a genuine intention to study in Australia.
Student Visa Requirements
There are some basic requirements that the applicant needs to meet, such as:
- If you are still of school age (but not participating in a high school student exchange program), you must be 6 years of age or older to apply for this visa, as well as:
- under 17 years of age when commencing 9th year studies
- under 18 years of age when commencing 10th year studies
- under 19 years of age when commencing 11th year studies
- under 20 years of age when commencing 12th year studies
- You must have enrolled in a course of study (evidence must be provided);
- You must have an adequate arrangement of welfare (if aged under 18 years);
- You must meet the English requirements;
- You must have a health insurance;
- You must hold a substantive visa (if applying onshore);
- You must have the financial capacity (evidence must be provided);
- You must be a genuine temporary entrant (writing a GTE letter);
- You must meet the health and character requirements;
- You must sign a statement (Australian Values).
Student Visa (Subclass 500) Processing Time
The processing time for this visa may vary depending on the type of your study:
Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector
- 25% of applications in 2 Days
- 50% of applications in 7 Days
- 75% of applications in 18 Days
- 90% of applications in 29 Days
Postgraduate Research Sector
- 25% of applications in 8 Days
- 50% of applications in 27 Days
- 75% of applications in 8 Months
- 90% of applications in 17 Months
Non-Award Sector
- 25% of applications in Less than 1 Day
- 50% of applications in Less than 1 Day
- 75% of applications in 5 Days
- 90% of applications in 11 Days
Schools Sector
- 25% of applications in 9 Days
- 50% of applications in 19 Days
- 75% of applications in 35 Days
- 90% of applications in 65 Days
Independent ELICOS Sector
- 25% of applications in 9 Days
- 50% of applications in 20 Days
- 75% of applications in 32 Days
- 90% of applications in 40 Days
Vocational Education and Training Sector
- 25% of applications in 12 Days
- 50% of applications in 25 Days
- 75% of applications in 40 Days
- 90% of applications in 50 Days
Higher Education Sector
- 25% of applications in 6 Days
- 50% of applications in 13 Days
- 75% of applications in 22 Days
- 90% of applications in 49 Days
Your application might take longer to be processed, if:
- you do not fill in your application correctly
- you do not include all the necessary documents or Department of Home
- Affairs needs more information from you
- it takes more time for the Department of Home Affairs to verify your inforation
Student Visa (Subclass 500) Cost 2023
As per July 2023, student visa cost is $710 for the main applicant unless exempt. An additional charge may apply for each dependent if you wish to bring your family with you.
The above charge might change in July every year (at the opening of Australian financial year)
What you can do with Student Visa Subclass 500
- You can study in Australia.
- You can travel anywhere inside Australia.
- You can come in and out of Australia multiple times.
- You can work in Australia up to 48 hours fortnightly (students of Master by research and doctoral degree, and their families, have work rights with no time limitation).
Student Visa Subclass 500 Frequently Asked Questions
ONEderland Consulting managing director and also registered migration agent, Indah Melindasari, B.Com (MARN 0961 448) is here to answer your 500 visa Australia questions!
- Can I include my family in this visa?
- Yes, you can include your family members in your application. You can only bring your partner and/or child who has not married yet and aged under 18. If your family members are not included on your application, they can later join you in Australia by applying as subsequent entrants.
- You will not be able to extend for this visa. If you wish to continue your study, you will need to apply for a new Student visa. You will need to apply for a different visa if you wish to stay longer for a different purpose.
- Can I apply for this visa offshore?
- Yes, you can apply for this visa offshore and onshore. The same applies to when you receive the decision of your Student visa application.
- Can I get an English exemption when I apply?
- Yes, you can get an exemption to provide English proficiency evidence if you:Are a citizen and hold a passport of these countries: UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland, or
- Are an applicant who is sponsored by the Foreign Affairs or Defence or part of the Secondary Exchange student (AASES), or
- Are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course, or
- Have completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland, or
- In the 2 years before applying for the student visa, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a student visa.
- Yes, you can get an exemption to provide English proficiency evidence if you:Are a citizen and hold a passport of these countries: UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland, or
- What kind of health insurance should I get for this visa?
- You will need to have an Overseas Student Health Coverage (OSHC) by any health insurance provider. Your health insurance must cover you since the day you arrive in Australia throughout your entire period of stay.
500 VISA Three Steps Process
Step One : Eligibility Check
First thing first: Make sure you check your eligibility to see if you meet all requirements of this visa. You then need to enrol yourself in a study course in Australia. You need to make sure that you have met the English, financial, health, and character requirements. You must prove that you have a genuine interest in studying in Australia.
Step Two : Visa Application – for Student Visa Subclass 500
Once you have gathered all the required documents, you can start the student visa application. You can lodge the visa application through the IMMI account and provide all the documents and accurate information.Once you have gathered all the required documents, you can start the student visa application. You can lodge the visa application through the IMMI account and provide all the documents and accurate information.
Step Three : Visa Outcome
The Department will give you the decision of the visa. If granted, you can come to study in Australia. If not, depending on the reason of the refusal, you can reapply or if eligible, apply for a review of the decision with the AAT.
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