Student visa
Australia
Australia assesses a Genuine Student requirement through structured questions. The CoE plus OSHC and a tight GS response drive the decision.
- Visa type
- Subclass 500
- Processing time
- 4–12 weeks
- Government fees
- AUD 2,000 application charge
- Funds required
- Tuition + AUD 29,710/year living costs
Document checklist
8 items the mission expects with your application.
- 1
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
Issued after you accept and pay the deposit.
- 2
OSHC policy
Health cover for the full visa duration.
- 3
Genuine Student (GS) statement
Structured answers on circumstances and course choice.
- 4
Financial capacity evidence
Bank balance, education loan or sponsor income.
- 5
Health examination results
Through a panel clinic using your HAP ID.
- 6
English test score
IELTS, PTE or TOEFL as per the provider.
- 7
Academic transcripts
All completed qualifications.
- 8
Passport bio page
Valid beyond the course end date.
Step by step
- 1
Accept the offer and get the CoE
Pay the deposit and OSHC to trigger the CoE.
- 2
Draft the GS response
We build answers around your study and career gap history.
- 3
Health exam
Generate the HAP ID and book the panel clinic.
- 4
Lodge in ImmiAccount
Upload the full set in one go to avoid delays.
- 5
Grant and pre-departure
Check visa conditions and work rights.
Appointments
Health examination; biometrics if requested
Avoid these mistakes
- Explain any study gap over 6 months explicitly in the GS statement.
- Education loan sanction letters are accepted funding evidence.
- Lodge at least 6–8 weeks before course commencement.