s t u d Y & T R A I N I N G
Whether you’d like to study, join your child in Australia whilst they sturdy or undertake training, the Student, Student Guardian or Training visa is for you. We’d love to help you make your dreams of continuing your education in Australia come true.
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Student visas allow you to participate in a full time eligible course of study in Australia. It enables you to travel in and out of Australia and work up to 20 hours per week.
To be eligible for the Subclass 500 visa, you must:
be enrolled and accepted in a full-time course of study in Australia
meet the English language requirement
have enough money for your stay
make welfare arrangements (if under 18 years of age)
meet character and health requirements
purchase adequate health insurance
meet the genuine temporary entrant requirement
Length of stay
Up to 5 years
Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)
The Subclass 590 visa allows you to stay in Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder under the age of 18 years of age or older (unless exceptional circumstances apply)
To be eligible for the Subclass 590 visa, you must:
be a parent, a custodian or a relative
be able to provide for the student
have enough money for your stay
make welfare arrangements (if under 18 years of age)
meet character and health requirements
purchase adequate health insurance
meet the genuine temporary entrant requirement
Length of stay
Up to 5 years
TRAINING VISA (SUBCLASS 407)
The Subclass 407 visa allows you to stay in Australia to complete a workplace-based training (to improve your skills for your current occupation, area of tertiary study or field of expertise) or a professional development training program.
To be eligible for the Subclass 407 visa, you must:
have an Australian employer who is an approved sponsor
be nominated by the sponsor to participate in a program for occupational training (unless your sponsor is an Australian Commonwealth Government agency)
be at least 18 years of age
meet character and health requirement
have adequate health insurance
be a genuine temporary entrant
meet the English requirement
Length of Stay
Up to 2 years