How to get a student visa in Australia

Applying for an Australian visa is not an as complicated matter as it seems. Know about all the documents required and the complete process for the Visa. You must check with the Australian Embassy to see if you are eligible to apply for a student visa before obtaining official confirmation of your enrolment and paying tuition fees. Check the country assessment level. The visa assessment level depends on your visa subclass.  Lodge your application on the e-Visa system. The Australian High Commission requires that you lodge your application at least 8 weeks prior to the orientation date at your institution.

Generally, Indian students apply for a visa in the hopes of pursuing an education in one of the following programmes:

·         Bachelor degree

·         Associate degree

·         Graduate certificate

·         Graduate diploma

·         Masters by coursework

·         Higher Education Diploma

·         Higher Education advanced diploma

You will be required to attach documents regarding the following along with your online application:

·         Your current passport (valid for at least six months)

·       Academic documents - including educational certificates, diplomas or degrees (as applicable) and English test results

·         Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)

·         Travel document details

·         Current or previous Australian visa details

·         Name and residential address details;

·         Postal and/or email address details; and

·         Declarations by you as to your
- health
- character
- an understanding and acceptance of the conditions of the visa being applied for.

Applying offline

Step 1: Choose and Assess Your Visa Eligibility online by clicking here. It is designed to instantly determine a visa applicant's eligibility to apply for a visa to Australia.

Step 2: Prepare Your Visa Application Requirements. After determining the type of visa category and passing the online assessment, you can now prepare the necessary visa requirements that are needed for your visa application.

Step 3: Fill Up and Lodge Your Visa Application. Download or completely fill up a visa application form from the DICA online. Attach all supporting documents to your visa application and sign all necessary spaces that require your signature. Also, include a copy of your passport and the appropriate visa fee. Please remember, to fill up the visa application forms completely and properly, so that your visa application will not be delayed due to incomplete data.

Once you have received your visa you can enter Australia at the earliest 90 days before the course start date printed on your CoE. If you have not booked accommodation through your school you should inform them of your address in Australia within 7 days of arriving there.

Usually, you have the right to stay in Australia for 30 days after your course ends or 60 days if your course lasts longer than 10 months. All these date limits should be written on your visa and if that information differs from what we write here you should always follow the instructions on your visa. For more