 Student
Visa |
Student Guardian Visa |
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Outlined below is general
information about the process of obtaining a student visa:
STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS
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Choose
a suitable Institution and apply to undertake a registered course
or part of a registered course on a full-time basis.
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| 2. |
If
Applicant's enrolment in the selected Institution is accepted,
then the applicant receives a Confirmation of Enrolment certificate.
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| 3. |
Applicant
must pay the tuition fees for the course to the Institution.
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| 4. |
Applicant
is required to take out health insurance.
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| 5. |
Applicant
must be a genuine student.
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| 6. |
Applicant
must have adequate finances for travel to and from Australia,
tuition and living expenses.
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| 7. |
Applicant's
English language ability must be sufficient for the purposes
of the course. Otherwise, the Applicant may be required to complete
English training and sit a test before visa is granted).
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| 8. |
Lodge
the Student visa application, evidence of course enrolment and
pay the visa application fee. |
STUDENT VISA
CONDITIONS
Mandatory Conditions - These
conditions are attached to all student visas. For example, you must
not work, you must have a satisfactory academic result, attend
contact hours and maintain health insurance.
Discretionary Conditions - These
conditions may be attached to a student visa depending on the
circumstances. For example, if you are granted permission to work -
then the condition will state, 'you must not work more than 20 hours
a week during your course session'.
STUDENT VISA CLASSIFICATIONS
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English Language Intensive course for Overseas Students. (ELICOS)
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Primary and Secondary School course.
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Vocational Education and Training (VET).
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Primary and Secondary School course.
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Higher Education.
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Postgraduate Research.
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Non-Award course.
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Aus AID and Defence.
STUDENT GUARDIAN VISA
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Student Guardian means a relative of the Applicant.
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Student Guardian must be over 21 years of age and
of good character.
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Student Guardian must meet health and
financial requirements.
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Student Guardian accompanies a
student under 18 years of age.
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Guardian must live with the
student.
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Guardian cannot work.
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