Study Visa for Australia

Following documents will be required for the study Visa for Australia:

• Valid passport – Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your period of stay in Australia
• Completed Student Visa Application Form
• Application fee payment receipt
• Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) certificate i.e. an offer of place from an Australian institute/university. The forms are usually issued after the tuition fees have been received
• Acceptance letter from the host university which will include proposed study plan
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – Overseas health insurance receipt
• Health and Character certificates (by empanelled doctor), to prove that your intention of staying in New Zealand is genuine
• Two-four passport sized photographs
• Transcripts, and certificates of your education 
• English Language Test Scores IELTS/ TOEFL
• Your intention to depart Australia upon completion of the study Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE). This means that you should be able to convince that you only intend to travel to Australia for studies and would return to your home country at the end of the course or after a few years of experience. Your circumstances in your home country which includes your economic circumstances; Potential circumstances/opportunities for you in Australia; Value of your chosen course to your future; Your immigration history; Any other relevant matters
• Financial statements to prove you have funds for remaining tuition fee and living expenses
• Good character – you do not have any criminal case against you/never deported; declaration form is usually enough

For more information regarding Australian Visas click here.

Study visa for Australia is a temporary visa to study up to 5 years. The type of course and its length will determine the length of stay. The length of stay is based on the course you intend to study.The ‘expiry date’ of your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and any welfare arrangements (where relevant) will also be taken into account.
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Postgraduate Research
The length of stay for Postgraduate Research students is generally 6 months longer than the usual relevant period set out in the table below. This additional time allows these students to remain in Australia during the interactive marking of their thesis. For example, Postgraduate Research students who are undertaking a course of more than 10 months duration finishing in November-December, we will generally grant a visa that ceases 15 September (an additional 6 months from 15 March) of the year following course completion.

Course duration 10 months or longer (finishing in November or December) – Visa stay period till 15 March of the next year

Course duration 10 months or longer (finishing in October) – Visa stay period 2 months after course ends

Course duration of less than 10 months – Visa stay period 1 month after course ends

• Stay in Australia up to 18 months
• From AUD1,535
• 4-5 months
• bring your immediate family members stay with you

Stay duration is as follows:

• bachelor degree (including honours): 2 years
• masters by coursework: 2 years
• masters by research: 3 years
• doctoral degree: 4 years

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• be under 50 years of age
• hold an eligible visa and meet the English proficiency requirement
• have a recent degree in a CRICOS-registered course
• have degree, diploma or trade qualification
• Your obtained qualification should be in high demand list provided by SOL (Skilled Occupation List)
• You must pass Skills Assessment in an occupation listed on SOL.
• The qualification obtained must be related to the skills nominated from SOL.
• Should have done academic study of at least 2 years in Australia. 
• The course of study should not have been completed in less than 16 months.
• show evidence that in the last 3 years, you achieved- Overall score of at least 6 with a minimum score of 5 for each of the 4 parts

• your partner, or
• you or your partner’s dependent child who is unmarried and has not turned 18 years of age.

You must declare your family members in your student visa application even if they do not plan to travel with you to Australia. If you do not do this, your family members will not be eligible for a student visa to join you in Australia. Your family members can also apply as a subsequent entrant (at a later time, separate from your application). Family members who apply for the visa must meet our requirements for health and character.

Family members of students studying a Masters by coursework or research, or doctorate (PhD) can work unlimited hours once the primary student visa holder has started their course. Family members of students enrolled in below masters program can work part time 20 hour/week.

All you need pre-departure list after you get study visa for Australia

• Passport
• Book airline tickets
• Arrange accommodation near the University
• Arrange transportation to/from the airport to your new home
• Arrange your banking requirements – consider buying traveler’s currency card
• Check baggage and customs limitations
• Clear all paperwork with your home educational institution
• Travel insurance certificate
• Letter of Acceptance (LOR) by the educational institution
• Important addresses and phone numbers
• A bank statement showing proof of funds
• Prescriptions for any medication you are carrying
• Medical and immunisation records
• Academic history and university transcripts
• All documents submitted for Visa application