Stage 7 · Lesson 3 of 7
Australian Student visa (subclass 500)
For Australia, you apply for a Student visa, . You need a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your provider, the institution you will study at. You must meet the Genuine Student requirement by explaining why you chose the course and Australia.
You also show English and , meaning enough money. And you must hold Overseas (OSHC) for your whole stay. As of 2026-09, the financial capacity figure is 29,710 Australian dollars for 12 months of living costs, plus tuition and travel.
The main application charge rose to 2,500 Australian dollars from 1 July 2026 for most applicants. How quickly your visa is processed depends on your provider's allocation, although research students are prioritised.
Common trapcopying Genuine Student answers from templates, which officers recognise.
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Resources for this stage
Start with
- GuideFreeStudy permit (IRCC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The official Canadian study permit rules, funds and attestation letters