Student visa (Subclass 500) reference checklist

Documents the Department of Home Affairs lists

Some of these may not be required for your application. These are the documents the Department of Home Affairs names on its own pages for this visa. It is not a complete list of everything you may be asked for. KinVisa does not determine which items apply to you. The wording under each item comes from the Department of Home Affairs, taken from the page linked with it.

• Current passport (photo, personal details and issue/expiry pages)Show details for Current passport (photo, personal details and issue/expiry pages)

  Provide the pages of your current passport showing your photo, personal details, and passport issue and expiry dates.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     A valid passport for you and each family member at lodgement

     Show details for A valid passport for you and each family member at lodgement

     You and your family members must hold a valid passport in order to lodge a Student visa application.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Before you apply › Have a valid passport
• National identity cardShow details for National identity card

  Also provide: a national identity card, if you have one.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
• Proof of change of nameShow details for Proof of change of name

  Also provide: proof of change of name.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

     Show details for Marriage or divorce certificate (as proof of name change)

     Documents that prove a change of name include: a marriage or divorce certificate.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
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     Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

     Show details for Change of name document from a births, deaths and marriages registry

     Documents that prove a change of name include: change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
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     Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Show details for Documents showing other names you have been known by

     Documents that prove a change of name include: documents that show other names you have been known by.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Identity documents
• Evidence of enrolment in studyShow details for Evidence of enrolment in study

  You must include the right evidence of enrolment in study with your Student visa application, or your application will not be valid and can't be processed.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Be enrolled in a course of study and provide evidence

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each intended course

     Show details for Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each intended course

     Provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) in a full time course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for all intended courses.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Confirmation of enrolment, letters of support and acceptance forms

     The page also states that where a visa is to cover more than one course, all CoE codes must be included in the application form.

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     Letter of support from Foreign Affairs or Defence

     Show details for Letter of support from Foreign Affairs or Defence

     Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or Australian Department of Defence sponsored: Provide a letter of support.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Confirmation of enrolment, letters of support and acceptance forms
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     Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Student (AASES) form

     Show details for Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Student (AASES) form

     Secondary exchange student: Provide an Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Student form.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Confirmation of enrolment, letters of support and acceptance forms
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     Letter from the education provider about thesis marking

     Show details for Letter from the education provider about thesis marking

     Postgraduate research student required to remain in Australia for marking of your thesis: Provide a letter from your education provider.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Confirmation of enrolment, letters of support and acceptance forms
• Written responses to the Genuine Student questions in the online applicationShow details for Written responses to the Genuine Student questions in the online application

  We will ask you to provide a response, in English, to a set of questions in your online application.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Genuine Student documents

  The Genuine Student requirement replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant requirement for applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.

• Supporting documents attached for the Genuine Student criteriaShow details for Supporting documents attached for the Genuine Student criteria

  Along with the responses included in the application form, the applicant must attach supporting documents to their ImmiAccount.

  View Home Affairs source› Genuine Student requirement › What evidence and information to includehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Academic transcripts showing qualifications achieved

     Show details for Academic transcripts showing qualifications achieved

     We encourage applicants to give evidence or information about: Previous study. This includes: academic transcripts showing qualifications achieved.

     View Home Affairs source› Genuine Student requirement › What evidence and information to include › Previous studyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement
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     Certificates of attainment

     Show details for Certificates of attainment

     We encourage applicants to give evidence or information about: Previous study. This includes: certificates of attainment.

     View Home Affairs source› Genuine Student requirement › What evidence and information to include › Previous studyhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement
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     Complete history of study records in Australia

     Show details for Complete history of study records in Australia

     We encourage applicants to give evidence or information about: Previous study in Australia. This includes: a complete history of study record(s) in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Genuine Student requirement › What evidence and information to include › Previous study in Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement
  4. 4.
     Details of current employment and employer

     Show details for Details of current employment and employer

     We encourage applicants to give evidence or information about: Current employment. This includes: details of their current employer and company address.

     View Home Affairs source› Genuine Student requirement › What evidence and information to include › Current employmenthttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement
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     Documents showing employment or business activities for the 12 months before lodgement

     Show details for Documents showing employment or business activities for the 12 months before lodgement

     We encourage applicants to give evidence or information about: Economic circumstances in home country or country of residence. This includes: documents showing employment or business activities for 12 months before lodging an application.

     View Home Affairs source› Genuine Student requirement › What evidence and information to include › Economic circumstances in home country or country of residencehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement
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     Potential employment offer including salary and benefits after course completion

     Show details for Potential employment offer including salary and benefits after course completion

     We encourage applicants to give evidence or information about: Economic circumstances in home country or country of residence. This includes: potential employment offers including salary and other benefits, after course completion.

     View Home Affairs source› Genuine Student requirement › What evidence and information to include › Economic circumstances in home country or country of residencehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement
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     Income tax return or bank statements

     Show details for Income tax return or bank statements

     We encourage applicants to give evidence or information about: Economic circumstances in home country or country of residence. This includes: income tax return or bank statements.

     View Home Affairs source› Genuine Student requirement › What evidence and information to include › Economic circumstances in home country or country of residencehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement
• Evidence of English language abilityShow details for Evidence of English language ability

  If required, provide evidence that you have either: obtained a minimum test score in an English language test approved by us, or met the requirements of an exemption category.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Student visa English language requirements

  The visa page directs applicants to the Document Checklist tool to find out whether test evidence must be attached at lodgement.

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Approved English language test result

     Show details for Approved English language test result

     If you need to provide evidence of your English language skills, you must provide evidence that you: have obtained a certain test score in an English language test that the Department has approved.

     View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Meet English language requirements

     The visa page states that tests delivered entirely online, also described as remote-proctored or at-home, are not accepted.

     Such as: LANGUAGECERT Academic certificate and report.

  2. 2.
     Evidence that you satisfy an English language evidence exemption

     Show details for Evidence that you satisfy an English language evidence exemption

     If you are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency but you fall into an exemption category, make sure you provide the appropriate evidence that demonstrates that you satisfy one of the exemptions.

     View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Meet English language requirements › English language evidence exemptions
• Evidence of financial capacity for your stayShow details for Evidence of financial capacity for your stay

  If the document checklist requires you to give evidence of your financial capacity, you must attach evidence with your visa application.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Deposits of money from a financial institution

     Show details for Deposits of money from a financial institution

     Evidence that you have enough money for your stay can include: deposits of money from a financial institution.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay
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     Government loan or loan from a financial institution

     Show details for Government loan or loan from a financial institution

     Evidence that you have enough money for your stay can include: a government loan or loans from a financial institution.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay
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     Scholarship or similar financial support

     Show details for Scholarship or similar financial support

     Evidence that you have enough money for your stay can include: scholarships or similar financial support.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay
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     Official government documents such as tax assessments showing a parent's or partner's annual income

     Show details for Official government documents such as tax assessments showing a parent's or partner's annual income

     Give evidence of your parents’ or partner’s income in the form of official government documents such as tax assessments less than 12 months old.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Annual income
  5. 5.
     Receipt or Confirmation of Enrolment showing course fees already paid

     Show details for Receipt or Confirmation of Enrolment showing course fees already paid

     Deduct any costs you have already paid –you must provide evidence you have paid them, such as a receipt or Confirmation of Enrolment.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Course fees
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     Completed AASES form as evidence of funds

     Show details for Completed AASES form as evidence of funds

     Secondary exchange students can prove they have enough money for their stay by providing a completed Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Students (AASES) form.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Other options
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     Letter of support from DFAT as evidence of funds

     Show details for Letter of support from DFAT as evidence of funds

     Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) students can prove they have enough money for their stay by providing a letter of support from DFAT.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Other options
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     Letter of support from the Department of Defence as evidence of funds

     Show details for Letter of support from the Department of Defence as evidence of funds

     Department of Defence students can prove they have enough money for their stay by providing a letter of support from the Department of Defence.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Other options
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     Evidence of financial capacity for a family member applying later

     Show details for Evidence of financial capacity for a family member applying later

     All subsequent entrants (family members who apply after we have granted you a visa) must attach evidence of financial capacity with their visa application.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Family members who apply after we have granted you a visa (subsequent entrants)
• Evidence you have genuine access to the moneyShow details for Evidence you have genuine access to the money

  If we ask you to give evidence of financial capacity, you must also prove you have access to it.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Evidence you have genuine access to the money

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Evidence of your relationship with the person providing your funds

     Show details for Evidence of your relationship with the person providing your funds

     If someone else is providing you funds, give us: evidence of your relationship with them.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Evidence you have genuine access to the money
  2. 2.
     Identity documents of the person providing your funds

     Show details for Identity documents of the person providing your funds

     If someone else is providing you funds, give us: their identity documents.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Evidence you have genuine access to the money
  3. 3.
     Evidence of past financial support given by that person

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     If someone else is providing you funds, give us: evidence of any financial support they have given you or another Student visa holder in the past.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Evidence you have genuine access to the money
  4. 4.
     Proof that the supporting business is operating

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     If you receive financial support through a business, show us proof the business is operating.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Evidence you have genuine access to the money
  5. 5.
     Recent bank transaction statements showing the history of funds

     Show details for Recent bank transaction statements showing the history of funds

     This could include supporting financial evidence, for example: recent bank transaction statements showing the history of funds.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Evidence you have genuine access to the money
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     Terms of an education loan and evidence of amounts paid out

     Show details for Terms of an education loan and evidence of amounts paid out

     If you receive any payments before we make a decision on your application, give us evidence including the terms of the loan and the full amount you will be paid.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Evidence you have genuine access to the money
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     Evidence supporting another kind of loan (security, terms and ongoing costs)

     Show details for Evidence supporting another kind of loan (security, terms and ongoing costs)

     If you are relying on another kind of loan, provide: evidence of the security you used, the terms of the loan, evidence you can cover ongoing costs.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Evidence you have genuine access to the money
• Proof of paid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Show details for Proof of paid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

  You must include proof of paid adequate health insurance for the proposed duration of your visa see Student visa grant periods.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Overseas Student Health Cover

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     OSHC policy details for the application form (insurer, policy dates and policy number)

     Show details for OSHC policy details for the application form (insurer, policy dates and policy number)

     If you or your agent have organised OSHC, and included this information on your CoE, you will need to include the name of your health insurance provider, the dates your policy starts and finishes and the policy number in your application form.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Overseas Student Health Cover
  2. 2.
     OSHC evidence for a family member joining you in Australia

     Show details for OSHC evidence for a family member joining you in Australia

     Any family member who joins you after you arrive in Australia must show us they have OSHC for the duration of their stay in Australia.

     View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Have adequate health insurance › Insurance for family members
• Health examinations arranged through the departmentShow details for Health examinations arranged through the department

  You and family members who apply for a visa with you might need to have health examinations to prove you meet the health requirement.

  View Home Affairs source› Who needs health examinationshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/who-needs-health-examinations

  The department issues a medical referral letter and a Health Assessment Portal (HAP) ID in ImmiAccount where examinations are needed.

• Polio vaccination certificateShow details for Polio vaccination certificate

  You may need to provide a valid polio vaccination certificate if you are travelling from, or have spent time in, a country considered at risk.

  View Home Affairs source› Threats to public health › Poliohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/health/threats-to-public-health

  The Student visa page states this in stronger terms; both wordings are recorded in conflicts_requiring_review.

• Declaration of criminal conduct in the applicationShow details for Declaration of criminal conduct in the application

  When you apply for a visa, you must: declare all criminal conduct you have been charged with that is awaiting legal action in any country, convicted of in any country.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visashttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Police certificateShow details for Police certificate

  After you apply we may ask you to: provide a police certificate.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Australian Federal Police National Police Check

     Show details for Australian Federal Police National Police Check

     Complete the Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Police Check application form.

     View Home Affairs source› How to get a police certificate › Australian certificatehttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/glossary/how-to-get-police-certificate
• Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessmentShow details for Form 80 Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment

  After you apply we may ask you to: complete Form 80 Personal particulars for character assessment.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf

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• Form 1563 Statement of CharacterShow details for Form 1563 Statement of Character

  After you apply we may ask you to: complete a Form 1563 – Statement of Character.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1563.pdf

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• Military certificate or Form 1399 Declaration of ServiceShow details for Military certificate or Form 1399 Declaration of Service

  After you apply we may ask you to: provide a military certificate and/or a Form 1399 - Declaration of Service.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1399.pdf

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• Letter of good conduct from an employerShow details for Letter of good conduct from an employer

  After you apply we may ask you to: provide a letter of good conduct from an employer.

  View Home Affairs source› Character requirements for visas › After you apply we may ask you tohttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/character
• Partner's identity documentsShow details for Partner's identity documents

  Provide your partner's: identity documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
• Partner's character documentsShow details for Partner's character documents

  Provide your partner's: character documents.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
• Partner's documents about other family membersShow details for Partner's documents about other family members

  Provide your partner's: documents about other family members, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
• Marriage certificate or other evidence the marriage is valid in AustraliaShow details for Marriage certificate or other evidence the marriage is valid in Australia

  If you are married, provide your marriage certificate or other evidence that your marriage is valid in Australia.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
• Documents showing you are in a de facto relationshipShow details for Documents showing you are in a de facto relationship

  If you are a de facto partner, provide documents that show you are in a de facto relationship.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Evidence the de facto relationship has lasted at least 12 months

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     In addition to documents proving your relationship provide evidence that: you have been in your de facto relationship for at least 12 months before you applied for this visa.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
  2. 2.
     Evidence the relationship is registered by an Australian state or territory

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     In addition to documents proving your relationship provide evidence that: if applicable, provide evidence that your relationship is registered by a participating Australian state or territory.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Partner documents
• Birth certificates or family book showing both parents of each dependent childShow details for Birth certificates or family book showing both parents of each dependent child

  For every dependant child under the age of 18 years who is applying with you, provide: copies of birth certificates or the family book showing the names of both parents of all your dependent children.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18
• Adoption papers for a dependent childShow details for Adoption papers for a dependent child

  For every dependant child under the age of 18 years who is applying with you, provide: copies of the adoption paper, if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18
• Proof of legal guardianshipShow details for Proof of legal guardianship

  If somebody other than your biological parents has legal guardianship over you (for example, adoptive parents or a court-appointed guardian), you must provide proof of their legal guardianship.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18
• Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 yearsShow details for Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years

  They must complete either: Form 1229 Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documentshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf

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  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Statutory declaration giving consent for the child

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     They must complete either: a statutory declaration giving their consent for the child to visit Australia on this visa.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
  2. 2.
     Identity document of the person who gave consent

     Show details for Identity document of the person who gave consent

     Include: an identity document that shows the signature and photo of the person who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver’s licence.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
• Australian court order allowing the child to migrateShow details for Australian court order allowing the child to migrate

  Alternatively, you can show us: an Australian court order that allows your child to migrate to Australia.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
• Evidence that the laws of your home country allow the child to migrateShow details for Evidence that the laws of your home country allow the child to migrate

  Alternatively, you can show us: that the laws of your home country allow them to migrate.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
• Adoption papers or other court documents for the childShow details for Adoption papers or other court documents for the child

  Include: adoption papers or other court documents if applicable.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 › Parental responsibility documents
• Evidence of education for a dependent child aged 5 to 17Show details for Evidence of education for a dependent child aged 5 to 17

  You must give us evidence of education for any dependant child who has turned 5, but has not turned 18 years.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 › Evidence of school enrolment

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Letter from the school or State/Territory education department

     Show details for Letter from the school or State/Territory education department

     This can be a letter from the school (public or private) or from the State/Territory education department where you will be studying, and include enrolment details and fees paid.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Dependants under 18 › Evidence of school enrolment
  2. 2.
     Evidence the child is enrolled where school fees have been waived

     Show details for Evidence the child is enrolled where school fees have been waived

     You must give evidence the child is enrolled.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Evidence you have enough money for your stay › Schooling costs
• Form 1229 or a statutory declaration of parental consent for a student under 18Show details for Form 1229 or a statutory declaration of parental consent for a student under 18

  Every applicant under the age of 18 must provide a completed and signed consent Form 1229 or a statutory declaration from each parent or legal guardian with their consent.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Welfare arrangements and consent to grant a visa for students under 18 › Consent to grant a visa for a student under the age of 18 yearshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1229.pdf

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  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Identity document of the person who signed the consent

     Show details for Identity document of the person who signed the consent

     You also need to provide: identity document(s) that show the signature and photo of the person(s) who completed the form or declaration, such as a passport or driver's licence.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Welfare arrangements and consent to grant a visa for students under 18 › Consent to grant a visa for a student under the age of 18 years
• Birth certificate of the student under 18Show details for Birth certificate of the student under 18

  You also need to provide: birth certificate of the under 18 student. The birth certificate must include the names of the parents. A ceremonial or notarial certificate is not sufficient for this purpose.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Welfare arrangements and consent to grant a visa for students under 18 › Consent to grant a visa for a student under the age of 18 years
• Evidence of sole custodyShow details for Evidence of sole custody

  You also need to provide: if applicable, evidence of sole custody such as a valid court order, death certificate or a divorce certificate/legal separation agreement.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Welfare arrangements and consent to grant a visa for students under 18 › Consent to grant a visa for a student under the age of 18 years
• Evidence of adequate welfare arrangementsShow details for Evidence of adequate welfare arrangements

  If you are applying for a student visa and you are under 18 years of age, you must give us: evidence of adequate welfare arrangements.

  View Home Affairs source› Welfare arrangements for students under 18https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/welfare-arrangements-students-under-18

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

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     Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW)

     Show details for Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW)

     You must either: arrange a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW).

     View Home Affairs source› Welfare arrangements for students under 18 › If you will be under 18 in Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/welfare-arrangements-students-under-18
  2. 2.
     AASES form as evidence of welfare arrangements

     Show details for AASES form as evidence of welfare arrangements

     You must either: provide your Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Student (AASES) form if you are a secondary exchange student.

     View Home Affairs source› Welfare arrangements for students under 18 › If you will be under 18 in Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/welfare-arrangements-students-under-18
  3. 3.
     Form 157N Nomination of a student guardian

     Show details for Form 157N Nomination of a student guardian

     You must either: to nominate a guardian, you must attach a completed Form 157N Nomination of a student guardian to your application.

     View Home Affairs source› Welfare arrangements for students under 18 › If you will be under 18 in Australiahttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/157n.pdf

     Quoted from the welfare arrangements page; the linked PDF's text could not be extracted by the fetch tool. The Student visa page refers to the same form under a different title, recorded in conflicts_requiring_review.

     Such as: Proof of the nominated guardian's relationship to the student, Police certificates for the nominated guardian, Copy of the nominated guardian's passport, Evidence of the nominated guardian's residency in Australia.

• Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipientShow details for Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient

  To nominate someone to: receive your correspondence, use Form 956A Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956a.pdf

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• Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt personShow details for Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person

  To nominate someone to: provide immigration assistance, use Form 956 Appointment of a registered migration agent, legal practitioner or exempt person.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Tell us you are getting helphttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/956.pdf

  Quoted from the Student visa page; the linked PDF's text could not be extracted by the fetch tool.

• Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answersShow details for Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers

  Complete Form 1023 Notification of incorrect answers.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › After you apply › Mistakes on your applicationhttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1023.pdf

  Quoted from the Student visa page; the linked PDF's text could not be extracted by the fetch tool.

• Signed Australian Values StatementShow details for Signed Australian Values Statement

  If you are 18 years of age or older, you must: have read, or had explained to you, the Life in Australia booklet and sign an Australian Values Statement that confirms you will respect the Australian way of life and obey Australian laws.

  View Home Affairs source› Eligibility › Sign the Australian values statement
• BiometricsShow details for Biometrics

  We will tell you if you need to provide biometrics, and which biometrics you need to provide.

  View Home Affairs source› Biometrics › How to provide your biometricshttps://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-our-requirements/biometrics

  The Student visa page states 'We might ask for biometrics.' under Step by step, After you apply.

• English translations of non-English documentsShow details for English translations of non-English documents

  Have all non-English documents translated into English.

  View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prepare your documents › Translate

  The Department of Home Affairs lists the following examples

  1. 1.
     Translator's details on each translation

     Show details for Translator's details on each translation

     Translators outside Australia do not have to be accredited. But on each translation, they must include their: full name, address and telephone number, qualifications and experience in the language they are translating.

     View Home Affairs source› Step by step › Gather your documents › Prepare your documents › Translate

Other official guidance for this visa

• Translation

  Have all non-English documents translated into English.

  View Home Affairs source

• Certification

  Note: You do not need to have any documents certified.

  View Home Affairs source

• Police certificates

  After you apply we may ask you to: provide a police certificate.

  View Home Affairs source

• Health

  Most visa applicants must meet the health requirement.

  View Home Affairs source

• Forms

  Every applicant under the age of 18 must provide a completed and signed consent Form 1229 or a statutory declaration from each parent or legal guardian with their consent.

  View Home Affairs source