Student Visa (Subclass 500) Document Checklist

Coming to Australia to study and attend Australian prestige universities is many individuals’ dreams. Getting a Student Visa (Subclass 500) can feel complicated and overwhelming, especially if you are doing it yourself. We have put together a document checklist as your starting guide.

Student Visa (Subclass 500) Document Checklist

Applicants must gather and prepare the documents listed below to meet the visa criteria. Below is a general guide and not limited to:

Identity documents

Passport
Birth Certificate
National identity card
Passport-sized photos (recent)
Name Change Document (if applicable)

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE), also known as Genuine Student Requirement Statement Documents

Bank Statements
Business ownership documents (if applicable)
Tax returns (if applicable)
Employment contracts, pay slips (if currently employed)
Family composition details
Responsibilities for dependents (if applicable)
Community involvement

Note: Our immigration lawyers can assist you with your GTE legal submission if required.

Evidence of Study

Academic Transcripts
Evidence of English language proficiency
Qualifications and Education
High School, Vocational, Degree certifications

Enrolment Details

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
Offer Letter

Financial Capacity (Evidence of Funds)

Bank Statements
Scholarship letters
Education loan documents
Evidence of financial support from parents/sponsors

Health and Character

Health examination
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Overseas police certificates for countries lived in for over 12 months (for applicants aged 16 and above)

Accompanying Family Members as Dependents

Identity documents
Marriage Certificate (for spouse/de facto partner) and Birth Certificate (for children)
Financial dependency proof for dependent children over 18 years old
School enrolment for dependent children
OSHC, police check and health exams for each family member

How Can Agape Henry Crux Help You?

If you have any queries regarding your student visa (Subclass 500) journey, contact us. Book a Migration Planning Session with one of our immigration lawyers or Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310-5230 or emailing us to book a time at info@ahclawyers.com.

We speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. If these aren’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.

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