Student visa (subclass 500)

Who it’s for

Students with a Confirmation of Enrolment.

Key requirements

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
• Genuine Student requirement
• English and financial capacity
• Overseas Student Health Cover

Step by step

1. 1
   Get your CoE

   Accept an offer and pay the deposit.
2. 2
   Prepare Genuine Student answers

   Explain your study choice and circumstances.
3. 3
   Apply online in ImmiAccount

   Upload documents and pay the fee.

Document checklist

Start the application to track these, set due dates and attach files.

• Valid passport
  Bio page scan. Check it is valid for the whole planned stay (6+ months beyond travel is safest).
• Letter of acceptance / Confirmation of Enrolment
  From a designated / registered institution (CAS for the UK, CoE for Australia).
• Statement of purpose / genuine student statement
  Why this course, this institution and this country, and your plans after study.
• Language test result
  An approved test for this visa, taken within the validity period (Canada: 2 years; Australia: 3 years).
• Proof of funds
  Official bank letters/statements showing the required amount, held for the required period.
• Health / travel insurance
  Coverage meeting the visa requirement for the whole stay.
• Degree certificates and transcripts
  All post-secondary qualifications, with certified translations if not in English/French.
• Immigration medical exam
  With a panel physician approved by the destination. Do it only when asked or allowed.
• Government fees paid
  Keep the receipt. Check the current fee on the official site before paying.