Completed your schooling and are now ready to commence your higher education in Australia? But wait, before you spread the good news to your relatives and friends, and start packing your bags; you need to think straight about your visa, health insurance, accommodation, preferred university, study course, and so much more.
Is it a lot to take at once? Do not worry we have got you covered. The following blog was penned down with the aim to pass on all the information about how you can apply for your student visa to Australia.
Steps to Apply for Student Visa in Australia
Here are the steps that are required to take for a student visa application.
Step 1: Pass the English Language Proficiency Test
All international students need to pass English language requirements to get admission into their preferred course and hold a student visa. For knowing how much PTE scores you need to pass the exam or for detailed information, you can visit Pearson’s website. However, when it comes to Australia, it accepts PTE for migration purposes as well as all visa applications to prove their English language proficiency.
Step 2: Apply to an Education Provider in Australia and get a CoE
Australia’s student visa comes under subclass 500; therefore, before applying for it, you must be accepted into a study program at an Australian university. Once you have an offer letter from a university, you need to accept the letter and pay the required fees. After this, your education provider will send you an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment – CoE, which you will have to add to your visa application.
Step 3: Create an Account with an Australian Immigration Authorities
You can apply for your student visa online and track your status too. However, you need to create an account on the Department of Home Affairs website before starting with your visa application. To apply for your student visa, you will need the enlisted documents:
- The CoE you received from your university.
- Proof of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
- A valid passport.
- Proof of your stay in Australia.
These are essential documents to submit with your visa application however, there may be a few additional ones to include as well. You can find those additional documents on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Step 4: Complete the Visa Application Online
Students migrating from all across the world to Australia for higher education must apply for a student visa subclass 500. Ensure you have applied for your visa at least 6 weeks prior to the day your study course begins. The more you will delay, the longer it will take your visa to come.
Step 5: Pay the Visa Fee and Get a TRN-number
This is clear that you will need to pay a certain amount to get hold of your student visa. Also, the amount once paid is not refunded in any circumstance, even if your visa gets refused. Therefore, you must seek guidance from someone professional in this field. After you paid the fees and submitted your application, you will get a Transaction Reference Number (TRN) to track your application online.
Step 6: Meeting Certain Australian Requirements
The next step involves meeting certain health and character requirements laid down by Australia’s government. The requirements you need to meet and similar information will be passed on to you through your visa application.
Step 7: Your Visa Decision
Although it takes a couple of weeks for your visa’s final decision to come, however, it depends on how well you have presented your visa application. You also have to sit for an interview and pass a health check-up test. Once everything is completed, you can expect the decision in a few weeks. Once your visa is processed, you will be notified in your email with all the visa details. As the email comes to you online, it is a good idea to get it printed and keep it with you secure.
Conclusion
If you are planning to apply for a student visa for Australia and looking for expert assistance, you must contact the Asia Pacific Group. Our expert team will guide you throughout the visa application process.
So, what are you thinking even? Get your bags ready and reach us for your visa needs. Let us help you fly to your dream place.
