Australia Visa

The general requirements are given below:

• Get enrolled in a CRICOS-registered course and university.
• Get confirmation of enrollment letter from the university.
• Make accommodation arrangements, if under 18, submit relevant forms
• Submit adequate financial documents to show funding for living and studying in Australia.
• Show AUD 29,710 as part of living costs in Australia
• Have health insurance and cover for medical expenses

For an Australian student visa (subclass 500), the minimum IELTS score required is usually 6.0 overall, with no individual band lower than 5.5. This requirement applies to most postgraduate programs; however, some specific courses may demand higher scores, often around 6.5 or more.

International applicants who get their student visas approved for studying in Australia can travel to Australia 90 days before their programme begins. 

Applicants must show AUD 29,710 bank balance in order to get a student visa in Australia. This converts to INR 16,42,548. This cost basically covers - for living expenses, one year of tuition fees, return airfare to and from Australia to student's home country, and overseas student health cover. 

 If you are applying for Subclass 500 visa, it costed AUD 1,600 up till June 30, 2025. The fee has now increased to AUD 2,000. Applicants must check the conversions before submitting their Australia student visa applications. 

Applicants submitting student visa applications for Australian universities, should adhere to the checklists available on the official website or check out Documents Required for Student Visa Applications in Australia. Prepare documents carefully, ensure not to miss out any important information and also avoid giving false information. By ensuring that everything is in place, applicants can expect their Australian student visas to be processed faster than usual. 

International applicants who have applied for a student visa to study in Australia can track their applications on the ImmiAccount, the same portal through which the application was submitted. Also, there is a tool on Australian Immigration & Visa website, where applicants can select the type of student visa they have applied for and the application date, it will give them an idea of the current student visa processing timeline. 

There are two types of student visas in Australia - one for UG and one for PG. The student visa processing times for both student visas like Subclass 500 (UG) and Subclass 485 will vary based on the time of application. The application processing time can be anywhere between 2-3 months. It may take more time or may not take the entire two months also in totality. Some applications also get processed within 31 days of submission. Thus, the processing times vary and applicants must submit their student visa applications as soon as they receive their CoE.

An SOP for Australian Student Visa is a document that proves to the immigration officer that you are a Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) and that you have sufficient finances to support yourself during your stay in Australia. It paints a clear picture regarding your intentions for coming to Australia. Additionally, this document provides the visa officer with an overview of your academic and professional background, reasons for applying to a particular course, reasons for choosing Australia as your study abroad destination, and your career goals.