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Student500Temporary

Student Visa (subclass 500)

Study visa for international students enrolled in registered Australian courses.

Best for: Applicants pursuing study first, then planning post-study career strategy in parallel.

Core Conditions (Draft)

  • - Valid enrolment / study pathway
  • - Financial capacity and genuine study planning
  • - English and course entry readiness
  • - Visa condition compliance planning

Cost Planning (Draft)

Government application: Government fee + possible dependent costs (verify current amounts)
Nomination / sponsorship: Not applicable
Total planning range: Total planning cost = visa + tuition + living + setup costs
Use Campus category for tuition + city cost planning, then combine with visa costs.

Common Extra Costs

  • - Tuition deposit
  • - OSHC
  • - Medicals
  • - English tests
  • - Translations

Common Documents

  • - Passport and identity documents
  • - Enrolment / offer documents
  • - Financial evidence
  • - English test results (where required)
  • - Medical / police checks

Strategy Notes (Draft)

  • - Pick course/provider with career outcomes in mind, not only entry speed.
  • - Track post-study options early (career, sponsorship, regional planning).
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Draft reference only. Verify official requirements, costs, policy changes, and eligibility before acting.