Australia student visas
Last reviewed 5 September 2026
Australia's Student visa (subclass 500) allows international students to study at a registered institution for the duration of their course. Applicants must be enrolled in a CRICOS-registered course and meet the Genuine Student requirement alongside financial and health criteria.
Primary source: Department of Home Affairs
AGS Visa Bridge provides general application support and information for this route. We are not currently confirmed as a regulated immigration adviser for this jurisdiction.
Eligibility (high level)
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a CRICOS-registered course
- Meeting the Genuine Student requirement
- Sufficient funds for tuition, travel and living costs
- Health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover) for the course duration
Documents you are likely to need
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Valid passport
- Evidence of financial capacity
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) evidence
- English language test results, where required
Exact requirements vary by individual case. This is a general checklist, not a guarantee of what will be requested.
Costs and processing times
Government fees, funds requirements and processing times change periodically and vary by individual case. Always confirm the current figures at the official source linked below before making decisions or payments.
Work and post-study rights
Student visa holders can generally work a set number of hours per fortnight during term and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks, subject to current settings. Confirm the current work-hour limit on the official Department of Home Affairs website before relying on it.
How AGS Visa Bridge can help
- Explaining the CoE and Genuine Student requirement in plain language
- Helping you organise financial and health cover evidence
- Signposting official Home Affairs guidance and processing updates
AGS Visa Bridge provides application support and information only. Eligibility feedback is preliminary and not a visa decision. Visa decisions are made solely by the relevant government authority, and no outcome, processing time or approval can ever be guaranteed.
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