Student Visa for Australia

### Before You Apply

1. Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE): Before you apply for a visa, you must be enrolled in a full-time study course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Upon enrolment, you will receive a CoE, which you must provide when you apply for your visa.

2. Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement: You must prove that you intend to stay in Australia temporarily for the purpose of study.

3. Health requirements: You may need to undergo health examinations and should arrange them before you apply for your visa.

4. Health insurance: You must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your stay in Australia

5. English proficiency: If you’re not from an English-speaking country, you might need to provide proof of your English language proficiency through tests like IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson PTE, etc.

6. Financial capacity: You must prove that you have enough money to cover course fees, travel, and living costs.

7. Character requirements: You must provide a police certificate to prove you have no criminal record.

### How to Apply

1. Document Preparation:
- Certificate of Enrolment (CoE)
- Completed Australian student visa application form (157A)
- Passport bio-data page copy
- Visa application fee
- Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
- Academic and work experience documents
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Evidence of financial ability
- Details of health insurance (OSHC)
- Passport-sized photographs
- Medical and health records
- Character certification (police records)

2. Online Application:
- Create an account with the Australian immigration authorities’ online system (ImmiAccount).
- Fill out the student visa application form (157A) online.
- Pay the visa application fee.
- Attach all the documents to your online application.

3. Biometrics:
- You might be asked to provide biometrics at a Visa Application Center (VAC) if required.

4. Visa Interview/Additional Information:
- Attend an interview if required.
- Supply any additional information if requested.

5. Visa Outcome:
- After processing, the Department of Home Affairs will inform you of the outcome of your visa application.
- If your visa is granted, you will receive information about your visa conditions and the date you must arrive in Australia.

### After You Apply

- Prepare for your travel to Australia.
- Arrange accommodation.
- Confirm airport pick-up and/or orientation dates with your educational institution.
- Be mindful of any visa conditions and reporting requirements for your institution and immigration.

### Key Considerations

- Visa Processing Time: It varies and can take several weeks or even months. Apply well in advance of your course start date.
- Work Rights: With a Subclass 500 visa, you’re usually allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during term and full-time during vacations.
- Visa Duration: Typically, the visa is valid for the duration of your study program and allows for some additional time at the end.
- Subsequent Entrants: If your family members want to join you in Australia, they must apply for their visas as subsequent entrants.

Always ensure that you use the most recent and relevant information when applying for your Australian student visa. Immigration laws can change, and it’s important to use the latest guidelines provided by the Australian Government.