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Australia Study Visa

The Australian Government provides an opportunity to all Indian students to study in the country but as a prerequisite, you’ll have to obtain a student visa first. The visa you need will depend on your age, the type of study you want to pursue, and how long you want to stay in Australia. As an international student, you would most commonly require a student (subclass 500) visa, regardless of your field of study.

Student visa (subclass 500)

Coming into effect since 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 you abide by the conditions as mentioned on your student visa.

Scope of your subclass 500 visa

  • You can participate in your desired study program
  • You can be accompanied by your family members to Australia
  • You can apply in or outside Australia through online portal

Basic checks before you apply

  • • You should be enrolled in your desired study program in Australia
  • You should hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) or either fall in any of the exemption categories
  • You must be equal to or more than 6 years
  • You need to prove that you have a welfare arrangement (in case you are less than 18 years of age)

Documents required for an Australian student visa

  • Proof of enrolment (your electronic confirmation of enrolment)
  • A valid passport
  • Your visa application fee
  • Your Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
  • Academic and work experience documents
  • Evidence of your English proficiency skills (such as IELTS test scores)
  • Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare)
  • Details of your health insurance policy (Overseas Student Health Cover)
  • Statement of purpose
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • If you are under 18 years of age, you will also need to provide additional documents such as parental consent.

How can Sky Route help with visa applications?

If you’re applying for you visa from Sky Route we can advise you on how to go about the entire process. We’ll make sure you are fully informed on the latest visa requirements and conditions; also help you prepare the right documents for your submission.

Our team of experts will direct you to the official websites and to authorized immigration representatives to ensure you have the latest applications forms and guidance. To reduce the hassle, we also help to certify, translate and courier your documents.

Visa fee

As an international student you must pay visa fees as per the below category you fall in:

Visa subclass Base application charge Additional applicant charges if 18 years or above Additional applicant charges if less than 18 years The subsequent temporary application charge
Student visa (subclass 500) AUD620 AUD460 AUD150 AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) (subsequent entrant) AUD620 AUD460 AUD150 AUD700
Student visa (subclass 500) – Foreign Affairs or Defense sector nil nil nil nil
Student visa (subclass 500) – Postgraduate research sector AUD620 nil nil nil

English language requirements

To gain your Australia student visa, you’ll have to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This usually means passing a secure English language test to be able to prove your communication and correspondence skills.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration, with more than three million tests taken in the past year. The IELTS results are recognized by more than 10,000 organizations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.