Australia Student Visas
Australia Student Visas (Subclass 500) — Guides for International Students
Clear, neutral guides to the Australian Student visa (subclass 500): what it is, the financial and Genuine Student requirements, how to apply through ImmiAccount, and mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Official facts only — verify on the Department of Home Affairs.
Planning to study in Australia starts with understanding the Student visa (subclass 500). These guides explain the visa and its conditions, the financial-capacity (evidence-of-funds) requirement and the figure that was raised in 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement that replaced the older Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement on 23 March 2024, the step-by-step application process through ImmiAccount, and the mandatory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Everything here is general information drawn from official Australian Government sources, not immigration advice — rules and amounts change, so always confirm the current details on the official Department of Home Affairs website before you apply.
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Guides for Australia & New Zealand
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Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500) Guide
The Australian Student visa (subclass 500) — what it is, who needs it, the conditions attached (study, health cover, and work hours), and where to verify the current rules. General information only, not immigration advice.
Read guideAustralia Student Visa Financial Requirements
How the financial-capacity requirement works for the Australian Student visa (subclass 500) — what evidence of funds covers, why the savings figure was raised in 2024, and where to confirm the exact amount. General information only, not immigration advice.
Read guideGenuine Student (GS) Requirement for the Australia Student Visa
What the Genuine Student (GS) requirement is, how it replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement in March 2024, what it asks applicants to show, and where to verify the current rules. General information only, not immigration advice.
Read guideAustralia Student Visa Application Process
How to apply for the Australian Student visa (subclass 500) — from getting a Confirmation of Enrolment to lodging through ImmiAccount — with the documents commonly required. General information only, not immigration advice.
Read guideOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Guide
What Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is, why it is mandatory for the Australian Student visa (subclass 500), what it broadly covers, and how to find an approved provider. General information only, not immigration or insurance advice.
Read guideNew Zealand Student Visa Guide
What the New Zealand student visa is, who needs it, and the main conditions attached to it, with links to the official Immigration New Zealand pages. General information, not immigration advice.
Read guideNew Zealand Student Visa Financial Requirements
How proof of funds works for the New Zealand student visa — what kinds of evidence Immigration New Zealand assesses, and why exact NZD figures must be checked on the official source. General information, not immigration advice.
Read guideNew Zealand Student Visa Application Process
Applying for a New Zealand student visa through Immigration New Zealand — from offer of place to a decision. General information, not immigration advice; verify on the official source.
Read guideStudent Visa Working Hours: Australia and New Zealand
How work-hour rules differ for student visas in Australia and New Zealand, with links to the official Home Affairs and Immigration New Zealand pages. General information, not immigration advice.
Read guideBringing Family on a Student Visa: Australia and New Zealand
How a partner or dependent children can join a student in Australia and New Zealand, where the rules differ by country, with links to the official sources. General information, not immigration advice.
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