Australia student visa guide
Australia issues the Student visa Subclass 500, applied for online with Home Affairs, where a convincing Genuine Temporary Entrant statement and proof of full study costs are decisive.
The Subclass 500 is the single student visa covering most fields of full-time study in Australia, lodged through an ImmiAccount with the Department of Home Affairs after you receive a Confirmation of Enrolment. It can be granted for the length of your course, and it carries clear post-study work rights through the separate Subclass 485 visa later on.
You must show financial capacity of around AUD 29,710, a figure that reflects living costs alongside tuition and travel, plus overseas student health cover, IELTS in the 6.0 to 7.0 range, and your enrolment. Critically, you must satisfy the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement by writing a statement that demonstrates a real intention to study.
Writing a strong GTE statement
The Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement asks you to explain, in your own words, why you have chosen this course and institution, how it fits your background and career plans, and what your circumstances at home are. The case officer weighs this statement heavily, so it must be specific, honest, and consistent with the rest of your application.
We help students structure and review their GTE statement free of charge so it presents a clear and credible study purpose.
Financial proof, processing, and post-study work
Demonstrate the financial capacity of about AUD 29,710 through bank statements, loans, or sponsor evidence, and ensure your overseas student health cover spans your stay. Processing through ImmiAccount is commonly four to eight weeks, though it varies by course and applicant profile. After graduation you can apply for the Subclass 485 visa, which provides two to four years of work rights depending on your qualification and study location.
Refusals frequently stem from a weak or generic GTE statement, inadequate funds, or inconsistencies between documents.
Visa facts at a glance
GTE statement is critical — must demonstrate genuine intention to study then return or move on legally. Apply via IMMI account online.
| Visa type | Student Visa Subclass 500 |
| Issuing authority | Australian Home Affairs (IMMI) |
| Processing time | 4–8 weeks |
| Financial proof | AUD 29,710 (living + tuition + return flight) |
| Language requirement | IELTS 6.0–7.0 |
| Post-study work | Subclass 485 Graduate Visa: 2–4 years (location dependent) |
Visa application steps
- 1
Receive your admission letter
Apply to a Australia university and obtain your acceptance — we help you choose programmes and apply.
- 2
Prepare financial proof
Arrange evidence of AUD 29,710 (living + tuition + return flight) as required by the Australian Home Affairs (IMMI).
- 3
Gather documents
Passport, admission letter, language certificate, photos and the visa application form.
- 4
Submit & attend appointment
Submit your Student Visa Subclass 500 application and attend any interview. Processing takes about 4–8 weeks.