Today we will discuss the complete process of a visa options for australia. Australia has been at top of the list for higher studies. Students go to Australia for its quality education, magnificent natural view, living standards, and job opportunities. Australia offers plenty of different visas. However, a student visa could be the best way to enter Australia. Before jumping to the application, you need to understand the whole process in detail.
Student Visa subclass 500
This is the most common visa for students. It will give you permission to study and work for a maximum of 5 years according to your course timeline. Your part-time work hours are a maximum of 40 hours every two weeks during your semester and unlimited during semester breaks. You can also bring your partner or family members with you on this visa. The cost is 650 AUD.
Temporary Graduate Visa subclass 485
This visa is for international students who want to stay in Australia after completing their studies to gain work experience. It can be for 18 months to 4 years. This visa costs 1,730 AUD. The second post-study work stream visa under this criteria costs 680 AUD and allows you to stay for 1 to 2 years.
The last type is the replacement stream which is for the students who lost time in covid. The duration is 18 months to 5 years. And it costs 1,730 AUD.
Student Guardian Visa subclass 590
This is for the people who are coming or going to live with the students. They need to fulfill the requirement for a Genuine Temporary Entrant with evidence of enough funds for living expenses and travel costs.
Required Documents:
1. Offer Letter from your educational institution
2. Confirmation of Enrollment, you will receive it after accepting the offer letter.
3. Passport
4. Birth certificate, national ID card, or driving license
5. Previous educational certificates
6. English language proficiency test scores- IELTS 5.5-6.0, TOEFL-46, PTE-42, CAE-162, and OET- ‘B’ grade in each test.
7. Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirement, a statement with two pieces of information- a) that you are coming to Australia only for education and b) you will stay in Australia temporarily.
8. Proof of funds
Bank statements, or scholarships if you have.
Proof of your parent's or partner’s yearly income of 62,222 AUD in the previous year of your application. If your family members are coming with you, the yearly income needs to be at least 72,592 AUD
9. Overseas Student Health Cover
10. Work experience if needed.
Required Process
Medical Test- You need to go through some medical tests before visa processing. After getting the medical certificate, you can proceed further to confirm their health requirements.
Character Requirements: There is also a character requirement section in the visa processing work. You need to answer a few questions. In some cases, there may be a police background check too.
Visa Process
You should apply at least 6 weeks before your semester starts.
Collect all the documents and attest them if needed.
Create an Immi account to apply for the visa, fill up the application carefully, and attach the documents as per instruction.
Complete the payment.
Complete the biometric if needed after applying.
Applying for a visa can be challenging. Australia is very sincere about the documents and the process. However, try to be careful while working on visa processing. Double-check the documents and the application and understand the requirements. Hope our detailed guide on visa options for australia will help you.