Visa options
Subclass 500
Student Visa
The Student visa (subclass 500) lets you live in Australia and study full-time in a course registered on CRICOS. It is granted in line with your enrolment — generally for up to 5 years — and you can include eligible family members in your application.
Key eligibility
- Be enrolled in a course registered on CRICOS and hold a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
- Meet the Genuine Student Requirement (GSR) — show you are genuinely coming to study.
- Meet the English language requirement for your course.
- Show financial capacity to cover tuition, living costs and travel — use our Student Visa Funds Calculator to estimate what you may need.
- Hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your stay.
- Meet health and character requirements.
Working while you study
- Work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session.
- Work unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks.
- Your dependent partner may also be granted limited work rights.
Subclass 485
Temporary Graduate Visa
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) lets recent graduates of Australian institutions stay on to live, study and work after finishing their studies. The stream you apply under — and how long you can stay — depends on your qualification.
Visa streams
- Post-Higher Education Work stream — for graduates of a bachelor, masters or doctoral degree. Stay of 2–3 years depending on your qualification.
- Post-Vocational Education Work stream — for eligible VET/trade graduates whose occupation is on the relevant list (a skills assessment is required). Stay of around 18 months.
Key eligibility
- Be under 35 at the time you apply. You can be under 50 if you hold a Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport (and for certain Masters by research / Doctoral applicants).
- Have held an eligible student visa in the last 6 months.
- Meet the Australian study requirement — at least 2 academic years (92 weeks) of study in CRICOS-registered courses.
- Meet the English language requirement (generally competent English).
- Hold adequate health insurance for your stay.
- Meet health and character requirements.
Subclass 407
Training Visa
The Training visa (subclass 407) is a temporary visa for people who need workplace-based training or professional development in Australia. It is commonly used where structured training is required to improve occupational skills, meet registration requirements, or participate in professional development.
How we help
- Assess whether a training visa pathway may suit your professional goals and circumstances.
- Explain sponsorship, nomination, training plan, and evidence requirements at a practical level.
- Help prepare a structured application that clearly explains the training purpose and supporting documents.
- Discuss how the training pathway may fit into your broader education, work, or migration plan.
General information only — visa charges, streams, eligibility criteria and requirements may change without notice. While we take care to keep our content accurate and up to date, this information is not immigration advice and should not be relied upon as such. Please confirm current details with the Department of Home Affairs or speak with one of our registered migration agents.
How we help
End-to-End Student Support
- ✓ Course and institution selection matching your goals and budget
- ✓ Preparation of your Genuine Student Requirement (GSR) statement
- ✓ Verification and organisation of all supporting documents
- ✓ Application lodgement and departmental correspondence
- ✓ Guidance on post-study work rights and graduate pathways
- ✓ Support for family members accompanying you to Australia
Common questions
Student Visa FAQs
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