Student Study Visa for Australia
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. You can read up in detail about this kind of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs website.
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
Cost of Visa
The cost of Student Visa (subclass 500) Base Application Charge is AUD 630 + AUD 470 (if 18 and above) or + AUD 155 (if under 18). The Australian Government does not require you to have a visa label in your passport to travel, enter, or remain in Australia.
Acceptable credit cards are MasterCard, VISA, American Express. When paying by credit card in Australian dollars you may incur banking and currency conversion fees and you will need to accept the risk associated with any currency fluctuations.