Australia Student Visa Documents Checklist for Indians in 2026

List of Documents Required for Australia Student Visa in 2026

Those who have received an admission letter from an Australian university can start applying for the student visa. The Australian student visa application requires the following list of supporting documents: 

1. Confirmation of Enrollment
2. Passport
3. English Language Proficiency Test Scores
4. Health Check Up & OHSC
5. Proof of Funding
6. Police Clearance Certificate
7. Academic Transcripts
8. Passport Photos
9. GS Requirement Fulfilment
10. Welfare Arrangement Proof for under-18-year-olds
11. Employment History
12. Credit or Debit Card Details for Application Fee 

Documents Required for Australian Student Visa Application

Australia student visa documents are a part of the background checks, admission confirmation and health-related information. Let us understand in detail Australia student visa document checklist required to apply for  Australian student visa:

1. Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

Confirmation of Enrollment is a certificate issued by the University or institute you applied to. It indicates that you are a registered student for the course and confirms that the course you are applying for is approved and registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses (CRICOS). This is mandatory for getting a Visa.

Also, in case you intend to take up an English Language Course a bridging course or any foundation course as a precursor to your main degree program, you need to provide an independent CoE for each of the courses you intend to take.

NOTE: It is now mandatory to have a confirmation of enrollment before applying for a student visa Australia. 

2. Passport: Identity Proof Document

At the time of application, you must have a valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining. For example, say you are applying for a Visa on July 1, 2025. At the moment of your application, you must have a valid visa by January 1, 2026. Also, you would need a valid passport during your stay. In that instance, you can apply for a new passport after obtaining a visa, notify the embassy when you receive your new passport, and update your account with the new passport number and details.

Apart from the passport, applicants will also need to submit a certified or notarised copy of their birth certificate, as well as a valid national identity card, such as an Aadhaar Card or driving license, to prove their citizenship. 

3. English Proficiency Tests

Australian Visa mandatorily require English Language Proficiency Certificates from Indian Students. Irrespective of the course you are applying for, you would need to provide them. Accepted tests include:

• IELTS, with a band of 6.0 to 6.5 in each of its sections and an overall score of a minimum of 6.0.
• TOEFL internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) with a minimum score between 79 and 100.
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 in each section.

Any of these exams can be taken before taking admission to Australian university. For additional details, check out the Exams Needed to Study in Australia.

4. OHSC & Health Checkup

To receive a student visa for Australia, you must demonstrate that you are in good health. You can do so by providing a certificate of good health. The health checkup and certificate can only be provided by the empanelled doctors. You can schedule an appointment with the one closest to you for this purpose. You will be provided with a HAP ID, which you must include when completing the form.

You can also sometimes apply for a health checkup after you have started your visa application. However, this is required for visa processing, and obtaining it beforehand would ensure a quicker processing time. 

Apart from a health checkup, you would also need Health Insurance or an OSHC (Overseas Students Health Cover). At the time of visa application, you should have an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your visa. Depending on the duration of your health coverage, your visa tenure will be settled, so ensure that it covers the duration of your course. The average cost of OSHC is AUD 2,400 for 12 months for a single student.

5. Proof of Funds

Like many other countries, you will need to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your education and living expenses while in Australia. You would be required to provide documents that declare that you have sufficient funds to cover the duration of your stay in Australia. Essentially, the funds should cover:

• Travel costs to and from Australia
• Cost of living in Australia
• Tuition costs in Australia

Applicants must demonstrate that they have AUD 29,710 in their bank account before applying for a student visa for Australia. This is necessary, and if you are applying for a student loan to cover your expenses, you will need a letter from the bank to validate your financial capacity.

6. Penal Clearance

A police clearance, also known as a criminal clearance, is also required. To validate your character and confirm that you have no criminal record, you will need to provide a document that is duly signed and attested by the regional passport office. Check out the PCC for Indian Students who are planning to apply to universities abroad. 

7. Copies of Academic Transcripts and Passport

You would also need valid and genuine copies of all your academic documents and transcripts. This is one of the major documents required for applying for an Australian student visa, thus applicants must ensure they submit authentic documentation only to avoid visa application rejection. Read more about Reasons for rejection of Australian student visa

8. Passport-Sized Photographs

You would be required to submit 4 passport-sized photographs. When submitting the same, you should ensure that:

• These photographs are of the head and shoulders only against a plain background.
• Your name is printed on the back of each photograph.

9. GS Requirement for Australia

This is a statement to be written by applicants to demonstrate their intention to study in Australia, supported by relevant reasons. The previously accepted GTE requirement for Australian student visa applications are invalid. However, for student visa applications that were submitted on or after 23 March 2024, the GS (Genuine Student) requirement is in place. Check out GS Requirements for Australian Student Visa to prepare your subclass (500) applications accordingly.

10. Welfare Arrangements for under-18-year-olds

Applicants who are not 18 years of age and intend to study in Australia must submit a Form 157N to nominate a student guardian in Australia. Secondly, they must submit a confirmation of accommodation and a letter of welfare from the institution the student will be attending in Australia. 

11. Employment History

Students can submit their recent CVs or resumes to demonstrate their employment status, along with pay slips. This is done to understand where the applicant has been working and can serve as a supplementary background check.

Lastly, you will need access to a debit or credit card to make an online payment for the Australian student visa fee. Currently, the visa fee for a Student Visa (subclass 500) is AUD 2,000 (both UG and PG).

Additional Documents for Underaged Applicants

If a child under 18 is applying for a study visa, then on his/her behalf, both parents will have to submit Form 1229 that is signed. This is also applicable to applicants who don't have birth parents and have legal guardians. Single parents who have sole custody of these underage applicants will also have to submit this form with their signatures. Without this document, the visa process will not go ahead.

Indian applicants who are underage will have to submit additional documents. They will be offered accommodation on special request. So, read through the instructions. Know what all you will require before submitting a student visa application for Australia.