Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) Application Guide

Applying for an Australian student visa can be really time-consuming and stressful if you do not know the right process to follow and things to do ahead of time. Your success in acquiring this visa will depend on your preparation and knowledge about all the little processes and potholes to avoid. Do not worry, in this post based on personal experience, and the success of previous people under our assistance, we will try to ease this task for you. It is an easy process, and we will provide you with some of the tips you need to know in order to be successful with your student visa application. You do not have to use an agent anymore:

1. First, Make sure that your documents are all certified and  saved electronically

The application process can be time-consuming only if you did not prepare all the necessary documents ahead of time. The  Australian Department of home affairs has a handy list full of documents that you must get ready for your application. Some of these documents depending on your country of residence can take weeks or even months to acquire. Examples of these documents include police checks, transcripts and degree certifications just to mention a few. Below is a full list of the typical documents you need to prepare for your visa submission. Take note that additional documents may sometimes be required based on personal circumstances:

•    👉Transcripts and certificates,
•    👉English Language Proficiency Test
•    👉official identification documents( Passport)
•    👉CoE (Certificate of Enrollment sent by your institution)
•    👉Genuine temporary entrant statement with any other supporting documentation.
•    👉Overseas Student Health Cover ( This usually is found on your CoE with just the name and code of the organisation mentioned on it)
•    👉Police clearance Certificate from criminal record background check ( For character check requirement)
•    👉Evidence of your financial capability ( bank statements if you are self-sponsored and scholarship support form if you are a scholarship holder) 
•    👉Four recent passport-size photos( This will be submitted when you go for a health examination at the medical centre)

Make sure you have all these documents scanned and saved electronically as it will make it easy for your use when uploading the supporting documents before final submission OF application. You can save these documents in your personal computer, USB, Drives etc..

2.  Make sure to have met all the visa requirements 

This is very essential, before you proceed with the visa application, make sure that you have met all the necessary requirements already. Make sure to go through the department of home affairs website, try to understand all the visa requirements .If possible contact your school if you have questions. Below is a handy list of requirements that you must meet :

• 👉You must be enrolled in a  CRICOS course and already possess your CoE ready (Confirmation of Enrolment)
• 👉You must meet the English language requirement. Your institution might aim at a particular target that is different from that of the department of home affairs. Make sure to verify this before applying.
• 👉Make sure to meet the adequate health insurance requirement.
• 👉Make sure that you meet the genuine temporary entrant  (GTE). This is one of the most essential criteria not to sleep on. Understand what exactly is GTE
• 👉Make sure that you meet the character requirement. This can be done by getting a criminal background check-up at the police department, court etc.. in your home country or country of residence
• 👉Meeting the health requirement. You might need to go for some medical check-up in order to meet this requirement
• 👉Meeting the financial requirements. This is also very essential especially if you are a self-sponsored student. Check how to meet Australian student visa requirements for more details here Get Ready Before Visa Application: Meeting Australian Student Visa Requirements

3. Make lots of research, and find guides about the application process.

If is essential that before your student visa application, you are well acquainted with the whole application process. Know all the documents and requirements you need to meet.

You should be acquainted with the step-by-step processes for online visa applications . There are many posts online with perfect tips on Australian student visa application online.

4. Make sure to stay healthy

You must do a medical check-up during your Australian visa application. Make sure to stay healthy before and after. Australia is one of the countries with good health standards, so the government makes sure that before you enter Australia, you meet the minimum health standard

5. Do your police check-up early

Depending on your country of residence, this might take a week or months to get ready. So the earlier you know about this and get it ready, the more time you can save. However, the good thing about the visa application system is that you don't need to rush since it's possible to save the current application process and continue next time where you left off.

6. Make arrangements for OSHC( Overseas Student Health Cover).

Make sure that you have already paid for your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and acquired the policy. If you are a self-sponsored student, make sure you organize with your institution to make arrangements for the appropriate Overseas Student Health Cover(OSHC) or you can buy one directly from one of the approved providers. Make sure that the cover starts from the day you enter Australia not the day your course starts . Students on scholarships usually get this done by the institution especially if it's a full scholarship that covers all costs including your health cover. Find out here What is OSHC and how to get one

7. Create your ImmiAccount.

Now you are ready to apply, you have everything you need to reduce that stress. Create your Immiaccount and follow this easy step-by-step screenshots processes  for your application

8. Start applying

While applying for a visa online, a good tip is that, Don't sleep over your GTE  (Genuine Temporal Entrant statement). It is an essential requirement. Try to understand what GTE is exactly and what it requires you to address.

9. Revised and revised before submitting.

Before submitting your application, make sure that you go through it as much as you can. There is no room for any little mistake. Focus and provide answers to all the questions carefully.

Still, thinking about studying in Australia? see 10 Reasons Why You Must Study In Australia Now

Good luck with your student visa application. Please comment and share your ideas and let us know if there is anything we left out or anything you wish to know more about applying for a student visa to study in Australia

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