Student Visa Subclass 500

The Student Visa subclass 500 lets international students to study, live and work in Australia. Before applying for this visa, students must be accepted for full-time study in a registered course or part of a registered course in a registered education institute in Australia. The course must be a CRICOS-certified course and should be run by a CRICOS-certified provider. The course length will generally determine a student visa's validity period. You can also bring your partner or dependent child with you on a Student visa Australia. The applicant must be six years or older.

What does the Student Visa Subclass 500 let you do?

This temporary visa allows a person to stay and study in Australia temporarily. You are allowed to work for 48 hours per fortnight (from 1st Jul 2023) if you are studying vocational, bachelors or master’s degree course. However, you can work for unlimited hours if you are enrolled in a Ph.D. course. You can include your partner or dependant child on your Student Visa subclass 500 application.

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What are the eligibility requirements for Student Visa subclass 500?

Be of a certain age

The school student (but the student who is not a participant in a secondary school student exchange program) should be aged six or older to apply for the Australian Student visa subclass 500. Moreover, you must be:

Less than 17 years of age when you begin Year 9
Less than 18 Years of age when you begin Year 10
Less than 19 years of age when you begin Year 11
Less than 20 years of age when you begin Year 12

Course of Study

You must provide evidence of enrolment in the course of study when you apply for the Student Visa subclass 500. The study must be in a full-time course registered on CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students).

Health Requirements

You and any family members who apply for the Student Visa subclass 500 with you must meet Australia's health requirements. The Department of Home Affairs might also ask that other non-migrating family members meet the requirement.

Welfare Arrangements

If you are under 18, you must have adequate welfare arrangements in place during your stay in Australia.

Character Requirements

You and any family members who apply for the Student Visa subclass 500 with you must meet Australia's character requirements. The Department of Home Affairs might also ask that other non-migrating family members meet the requirement.

English Language

You should provide evidence of your English language skills when you apply for the Student Visa subclass 500. Generally, the evidence is an English language test result. e.g. IELTS, PTE, TOEFL etc. If you are appearing for an English language test, you must score a minimum of 5.5 in IELTS (or equivalent) to apply for this visa. However, educational institutions might place a higher requirement for entry to a course.

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)

You must be a genuine temporary entrant and intend to return back to your home country after completing your studies in Australia. You must provide a GTE statement at the time of application along with the evidence. The GTE must address the following information

Previous study

Academic transcripts showing qualifications achieved
Name of the education provider(s)
Length of study
Certificates of attainment

Gap in the previous study

The reasons why you have a gap in your studies. It includes where you did not maintain enrolment

Current employment status

• Your present employer
• Your company address
• Your period of employment
• The details of your position
• Name and contact details of a person who can confirm your employment circumstances

Ties to home country/ country of residence

• You need to provide evidence of financial, family or social ties. You must show you have major incentives to return to your home country

Economic situation in home country/ country of residence

• The documents showing employment or business activities for a year before lodging an application
• The potential employment offers. It includes salary and other benefits after the completion of the course
• Your income tax return or bank statements

Employment opportunities in a third country

• The potential employment offers, including salary and other benefits, after course completion

Situations in your home country (or country of residence)

• The reason behind not studying in your country of residence or region if there is a similar course available
• Your ties to your home country that support an intention to return to your home country after finishing the course
• Your economic situation
• Your military service commitments
• The political and civil unrest in your home country

Potential situation in Australia

• Your ties to the Australian continent that present a strong incentive to stay back in Australia
• The level of knowledge of the proposed course of study and education provider
• The previous study and qualifications
• Planned living arrangements
• Financial stability

Value of the course to your future

• If the course is consistent with your current education level
• If the course is relevant to past or proposed future employment in your home/residence country or a third country
• The expected salary and other benefits in your home/residence country or a third country that you can obtain with your qualifications from the proposed course of study

Your immigration history

• Your previous visa applications for Australia or other countries
• Visa refusals or cancellations

Best interests of the child

This visa might only be granted to an applicant under 18 if it is in their best interests.

Health Insurance (OSHC)

You and your family members must maintain adequate health insurance for the entire Student Visa subclass 500 duration. This health cover is called OSHC – Overseas Student Health Cover and is only available from an approved Australian health insurance provider.

Cost for Student Visa subclass 500?

Please visit Australian government site for current Visa Cost

Processing time for Student Visa subclass 500?

Processing time for this visa can vary. Please visit Australian government Site.Processing Time

How you can apply for an Australian Student Visa subclass 500?

You can either be onshore or offshore when you apply for a Student visa subclass 500 and at the time of the decision. If you are inside Australia, you must lodge your visa before your current visa expires. If you are outside Australia, you must lodge your visa at least 6 weeks before the enrolment date.
You must have a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from the institute you intend to study to lodge the visa application.

How can Way2Oz help you apply for Student Visa subclass 500?

We are leading immigration consultants providing Australian visa and immigration solutions to people worldwide. Our highly qualified team of migration consultants help you prepare the application work and apply for a student visa Australia. Our migration agents have exceptional knowledge of immigration laws and can advise you on eligibility, requirements, and costs.
Way2OZ Migration Services can help you with Student Visa subclass 500.

Step1: Book a Consultation with Way2OZ Migration and Education Services.
Step 2: We will pair you with one of our Education agents, who will guide you and identify the most suitable course for you
Step 3: We will organise a Letter of Offer and Confirmation of Enrolment for your preferred educational institute and preferred course
Step 4 : We prepare, lodge and liaise with the Department of Home Affairs for your Student Visa application.
Step 5: Your Visa is finalised. Welcome to Australia.

We endeavour to provide you with personalised guidance to enable you to reach your goals of studying in Australia. Speak to our migration consultants today to seek assistance in applying for a Student Visa subclass 500.