Obtaining a student visa is a very important step. Even if you're starting your studies online, getting your student visa now will help you prepare to study on campus in Australia in the future. A student visa can also help you prepare for a post-study work visa (subclass 485 visa).

Relevant documents include:

• Certificates proving your previous training, including any qualifications you already have.
• Evidence of your English language skills.
• Certificates or documents proving previous education or work experience if you are seeking course credits. They must be translated into English.

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Student visa (subclass 500)

A student visa (subclass 500) allows you to live, work and study in Australia for a maximum of five years according to your course

On this visa, you are generally allowed to work no more than 40 hours per fortnight during term time and an unlimited number of hours during study breaks. Currently, students can also start working on arrival in Australia without having to wait for their course to start.

Student visa requirements

1. Offer letter

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer letter from the educational institution.

2. Confirmation of Registration (CoE)

A Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) is a document that will be issued by your educational institution confirming enrollment in a particular course. A CoE will be sent to you after you accept your offer and pay the deposit.

You must include a copy of this document with your visa application so that the Australian Government has evidence that you are enrolled on the course you apply for.

3. Confirmation of knowledge of the English language

If you are not a native English speaker, you will need to provide a certificate of results from an approved English language exam, as training courses in Australia are taught in English. This certificate will confirm to the Australian Government that you meet the minimum English language proficiency levels required to successfully complete the course.

4. Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.

To qualify as a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE), you must write an application that meets two criteria:

1) That you are genuinely coming to Australia to study and not for any other reason.

2) You will only be living in Australia temporarily.

5. Confirmation of the availability of sufficient funds

To get an Australian student visa, you must prove that you have enough money to support yourself throughout your stay. There are two options for fulfilling this requirement:

1) Provide bank statements, evidence of grants or scholarships. This will confirm that you have enough money to cover all your costs and expenses on the course, such as travel, course fees and rent.

2) Provide proof of your parent's or partner's annual income, which must be 62,222 Australian dollars for the year immediately before applying. If you are bringing family members, the annual income must be at least 72,592 Australian dollars.

6. Health insurance for international students (OSHC)

As an international student in Australia, you must have Overseas Study Insurance (OSHC) for the duration of your stay.

7. Health requirements

The Australian government requires all international students to be in good health before entering the country. As a result, you may be required to complete a health examination and provide a medical certificate to confirm that you meet these health requirements.

8. Requirement for behavior

There are also certain character requirements, which you must meet if you want to study in Australia. In your application, you should answer some basic questions about your character and past behavior. In some cases, you may even be required to provide a police background check.

9. For students under the age of 18, additional documents must be provided:

• Parental consent is a special form in which parents allow their child to apply for a visa.
• Social conditions – confirmation that the student has been provided with appropriate housing. Normally, your educational institution is responsible for providing the student with an appropriate homestay.

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Can I get a work visa after graduation or migrate to Australia?

In many cases, a graduate may apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) as required by the Department of Immigration. This visa entitles you to live and work unlimited hours in Australia. After receiving the visa, the applicant can stay in Australia for 18, 24 or 48 months.