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What about Visa?

Visa and Permanent Residency

Student Visa

Students that want to study in Australia need a visa. Before you can apply for a visa, you should get a `letter of offer` from the institution you applied for.

Embassy

How do you apply for a Student Visa? If you’re applying for an Australian Student Visa from your country, you must contact your nearest Australian departmental office (usually the Australian Embassy or Australian Consulate General), because regulations differ from one country to another. Check your country’s Departmental office for more information.

Your visa options also depend on what course of study you’re taking. See: Visa Options

Can you work in Australia on a student visa?

A student visa has a “No Work” condition, but you can apply for permission to work after you have started your course. More info see: Work in Australia.

Where can I get the visa application forms?

You can download a visa application form in English, Portuguese or Spanish from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/index.htm.

Before you can apply for a student visa, you must:

Be accepted to study a full time course at an educational institution in Australia You’ll have to ask the University for your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) to apply for the visa.
Complete health requirements and you may have to do a health check and sometimes even a longue X-ray and aids test.
Get health insurance for international students in Australia. It is called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The cost is sometimes included in your tuition fee invoice. See Link for more info.
Fulfil proof that you have the required finances t cover your living cost in Australia. Sometimes you have to provide a proof of sufficient finance support for your study and living cost.
Pass the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score required for your course.

Where do I submit the visa application?

Unless your school or agent tells you otherwise, you should send your visa application form (together with the correct visa charge and all necessary documents) to the nearest Australian Embassy or DIAC Office. We recommend reading more on your visa requirements in the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.

Receiving your visa

If your application is successful you will be issued with a Multiple Entry Visa allowing you to travel backwards and forwards to Australia within the period for which the visa has been granted. That period will depend on the course for which you have been accepted. Your visa can be cancelled if you discontinue your studies or fail to meet the conditions of your visa.

Permanent Resident (PR)

Your student visa does not allow you `Permanent Residence` (PR) in Australia after you have completed your studies. However, `The Australian Government skilled migration program` targets young people who have skills, an education and outstanding abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy. Eligible students can apply onshore for a Permanent Residence (PR). If you wish to migrate to Australia you should contact DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) to find out more about the migration requirements.