Student Visas

Student visas and student visa issues

The student visa allows you to stay in Australia to study full-time in a recognised education institution. To apply for this visa, you must first apply and be accepted to study in a registered full-time course at an educational institution in Australia. If you are under 18 there are additional requirements. Check the Student Visa page on the Department of Home Affairs website.

We can assist you with your student visa application by providing genuine advice and high-quality service. Our registered migration agents are familiar with regulations of the Australian immigration and provide assistance with every step of your application.

Types of available visas include:

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
Applies to stand-alone English language courses that lead to a certificate I, II, III or IV, or that result in no formal Australian award.

Primary or secondary school course
Applies to primary, junior secondary or senior secondary school courses, and approved secondary school exchange programs.

Vocational education and training
Applies to Certificates I, II, III or IV (except ELICOS), diploma, advanced diploma, vocational graduate certificate or vocational graduate diploma courses.

Higher education
Applies to a Bachelor degree, associate degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or Masters by coursework.

Postgraduate research
Applies to Masters by research or a doctoral degree.

Non-award
Applies to non-award foundation studies, or other full-time courses or components of courses not leading to an Australian award.

AusAID and Defence
Applies to students sponsored by AusAID or the Australian Department of Defence undertaking full-time courses of any type.

Student Guardians
Parents or relatives can apply for a visa to stay in Australia as the guardian of a student who is studying in Australia.

Student Visa Conditions
All student visas have various conditions, including work limitations and a requirement to maintain an acceptable attendance level and/or results. It is essential that students are aware of these conditions, as a breach of a condition can result in cancellation. It is also very important to seek advice if a student becomes aware of breaching a condition, or is notified by their educational provider or DIBP that they have breached a condition. Do not wait until after a student visa is cancelled! Students should also seek advice prior to seeking to change their course or educational provider.