Student (Subclass 500) — Study Verified 2026-04-19Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500)
The Student visa (subclass 500) allows Indian students to live in Australia and undertake a full-time eligible course of study — school, VET, undergraduate, postgraduate, or research — for up to 6 years.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Australia visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Variable by course level and applicant profile — use the Visa Processing Time Guide Tool on homeaffairs
Stay Duration
Up to 6 years (aligned with the length of your enrolled course)
Starting Fee
AUD 2,000
Apply At
11 VFS centres
Your whole Australia Student Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Australia file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹34,999–₹49,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Australia visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Australia visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Australia, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Australia after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Australia is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Australia), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Australia process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Australia visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1All Indian applicants MUST apply online via ImmiAccount — there is no paper form, no VFS lodgement. VFS Global is only the biometrics collection agent in India.
- 2Your passport must be valid for the entire duration of your intended stay. Renew BEFORE applying if expiry is within 6 months.
- 3Australia does NOT place a visa sticker in your passport. Your visa is digitally linked to your passport — verify via VEVO after grant.
- 4You must be OUTSIDE Australia when you apply AND when the visa is decided (for most visitor and temporary visas).
- 5Be a 'genuine visitor' — you must intend to return to your home country. Australia's Department of Home Affairs scrutinises this closely for Indian applicants.
- 6Health requirement: you may need a medical examination (chest X-ray, general health check) at a Bupa Medical Visa Services panel physician. Bupa is the only authorised provider in India.
- 7Character requirement: police clearance certificate (PCC) from the passport office may be required if you've spent 12+ months in any country in the last 10 years.
- 8'No Further Stay' condition 8503 is commonly attached to visitor visas — if attached, you cannot apply for another visa while in Australia. Check your grant letter carefully.
- 9Visitor visa holders: be aware of recent laws restricting 'visa hopping' to the Student visa program — you generally cannot switch to Student visa while in Australia on a Visitor visa.
- 10From 1 July 2022, Student visas are subject to condition 8208 (Critical Technology) — certain study/research areas require additional scrutiny.
- 11From 14 November 2025, applications are assessed under Ministerial Direction 115 (replacing Direction 111) — the 'Genuine Student' (GS) test replaces the old 'Genuine Temporary Entrant' (GTE) test.
- 12Condition 8202 requires you to maintain enrolment, satisfactory attendance, and satisfactory course progress — breaches can lead to visa cancellation.
- 13Primary school children (years 1–4) will generally only be granted a Student visa for a maximum 3-year period.
Who Can Apply
- Indian citizens aged 6+ accepted into a CRICOS-registered full-time course (school, ELICOS, VET, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, research)
- Applicants with a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each course in their package
- Dependent family members (partner + children under 18) of a primary student applicant
- Subsequent entrants — family members joining a student visa holder already in Australia
Not eligible under this visa:
- Applicants without a valid CoE when the Department decides the visa
- Applicants who do not meet the 'genuine student' requirement (GS) under Ministerial Direction 115
- Applicants under 18 without approved welfare arrangements
- Anyone with significant unpaid debts to the Australian Government
Previously refused?
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What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Australia / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa (subclass 500) — main applicant | AUD 2,000 |
| Family member 18+ (charge 2) | AUD 1,500 (approx.) |
| Family member under 18 (charge 3) | AUD 370 (approx.) |
| Subsequent entrant (family joining later) | AUD 2,000 (approx.) |
| OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) | ₹30,000–60,000/year |
| Biometrics | ₹1,850 |
| Health check (Bupa Medical) | ₹4,500–6,000 |
All charges are set in AUD by the Department of Home Affairs and paid online via ImmiAccount. The INR amount depends on your credit card's exchange rate on payment day. Additional costs: OSHC health insurance (mandatory), biometrics, health check, police clearance (if requested), document translations (NAATI), English language test (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL), and in some cases GTE/GS statement preparation. A lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens — Indian applicants pay the full rate.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Study Documents (most critical)
4 items- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for every course in your packageRequired
Issued by your CRICOS-registered education provider after you accept the offer and pay the deposit. Required at time of application AND at time of decision — if cancelled, your visa may be refused.
- English language proficiency evidenceRequired
IELTS (typically 5.5–6.5 depending on course), PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, or OET. Some exemptions apply (e.g., study in English, citizen of exempt country, certain diplomas).
- Statement of Purpose (SOP) — Genuine Student (GS) statementRequired
Mandatory under Ministerial Direction 115 (from 14 Nov 2025). Explains course choice, career plans, ties to India, and intent to return. This replaced the old 'Genuine Temporary Entrant' (GTE) test.
- Academic transcripts + qualification certificatesRequired
All previous education — 10th, 12th, diploma, degree, PG, etc. English translations if needed.
Financial Documents
4 items- Evidence of funds for tuition + living costs + travelRequired
As per Department requirements — currently AUD 29,710 per year living costs (from 10 May 2024) + annual tuition + AUD 2,500 travel. Bank statements, FD, education loan sanction letter, sponsor affidavit all accepted.
- Education loan sanction letter (if applicable)
From a recognised Indian bank (SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Union, Canara, PNB, Credila, Avanse, etc.). Include disbursement schedule.
- Sponsor documents (parent/relative funding the study)
Sponsor's affidavit, ITRs (3 years), bank statements (6 months), salary slips, property papers, business financials.
- Applicant's ITRs (if employed)
Health Insurance (OSHC)
1 item- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Required
Purchase BEFORE lodging visa. Covers the entire course duration plus buffer. Bupa, Medibank, Allianz Care, nib, ahm are the main providers.
Core Personal Documents
5 items- Valid passportRequired
Valid for entire course duration. Renew if expiring soon.
- Passport-style photographRequired
- Birth certificateRequired
For all applicants including family members.
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
If including partner as dependent.
- Children's birth certificates (if applicable)
Health & Character
4 items- Health examination at Bupa Medical Visa ServicesRequired
Chest X-ray + medical. Bupa is the sole authorised provider in India. Book HAP ID from ImmiAccount first.
- Police clearance certificate (PCC)
If requested — usually for applicants who've spent 12+ months in another country in the last 10 years.
- Biometrics at VFS Global IndiaRequired
Fingerprints + facial photo after the Department instructs.
- Australian Values StatementRequired
Signed declaration in ImmiAccount — you agree to respect Australian values and laws.
For Minors (Under 18)
3 items- Welfare arrangementsRequired
Either: (a) accompanied by a parent on Student Guardian visa (subclass 590), (b) live with an eligible relative approved by the Department, or (c) the education provider's approved welfare arrangements (CAAW letter).
- Parental consent (Form 1229)Required
Signed by non-travelling parent(s).
- Birth certificateRequired
For Students Including Family
3 items- Partner / dependent child details
Declare ALL family members at the time of lodgement — even if they're not travelling with you. Failure to declare blocks them from joining you later.
- Relationship evidence (for partner)
Marriage certificate, joint bank account, photographs, communication records, shared accommodation.
- Annual school fees evidence (if child is school-age)
Dependent children in Australia need to attend school — factor public/private school fees into your funds evidence.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
10 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Get your CoE from an Australian institution
Apply to a CRICOS-registered university/college, receive offer letter, pay initial deposit (usually 1 semester), and obtain Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for each course in your package.
- 02
Purchase OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover)
Mandatory before visa lodgement. Buy online from Bupa/Medibank/Allianz/nib/ahm for the full course duration + buffer.
- 03
Prepare Genuine Student (GS) statement + supporting docs
Write a clear Statement of Purpose explaining course choice, career plan, how the course aligns with your India-based career, and strong ties to India. Replaces the old GTE under Ministerial Direction 115 (effective 14 Nov 2025).
- 04
Create an ImmiAccount
Visit online.immi.homeaffairs.gov.au and create your account. This is Australia's only official application portal.
- 05
Start the online application + request HAP ID
Select 'Student visa (subclass 500)'. Complete the form sections. Request a Health Assessment Pass (HAP) ID for Bupa Medical.
- 06
Complete health exam at Bupa Medical Visa Services
Chest X-ray + medical. Bupa sends results directly to the Department — no paper copy needed.
- 07
Upload all documents + pay VAC
Upload CoE, English test, transcripts, SOP/GS statement, funds evidence, OSHC certificate, passport, photo. Pay AUD 2,000 VAC via international credit/debit card.
- 08
Give biometrics at VFS Global India
Book the nearest VFS centre (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jalandhar) — fingerprints + facial photo.
- 09
Respond promptly to any requests for more information
Log into ImmiAccount regularly. The Department may ask for additional documents, English test, or a Genuine Student interview. Respond within deadline.
- 10
Visa decision — digital grant
Decision comes by email. Your visa is digitally linked to your passport — verify via VEVO. NO sticker in passport.
What works
10 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply at least 12 weeks before your course start date — Student visa processing times have become longer since the introduction of Ministerial Direction 115 (14 November 2025).
- Your CoE MUST be valid both at the time you apply and when the visa is decided — don't defer or cancel after lodgement without first checking with a registered migration agent.
- The Genuine Student (GS) statement is the single most important document — invest serious effort. Address: course choice rationale, career plan, value of Australian qualification, ties to India, and post-study intent.
- Include ALL family members on your application even if they aren't travelling with you — undeclared family cannot join you later as subsequent entrants.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Failing the 'genuine student' (GS) requirement under Ministerial Direction 115 — vague career plan, poor course-choice rationale, mismatch with past study/work
- 2Insufficient funds — living cost benchmark not met, or funds not held for required period
- 3CoE cancelled or course lapsed before decision
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Australia
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
ImmiAccount — Online Application Portal
Australia's official online visa application portal. ALL Australian visas for Indian applicants must be lodged here — no paper forms, no VFS lodgement. Create your ImmiAccount, select the visa subclass, pay online, and upload documents.
Department of Home Affairs — Official Website
Authoritative source for all Australian visa information. Includes Visa Finder tool, Visa Pricing Estimator, Visa Processing Time Guide, and health requirement details.
Visa Finder Tool
If you're unsure which visa is right for you — answer a few questions and the tool recommends matching visa subclasses.
VEVO — Visa Entitlement Verification Online
After visa grant, use VEVO to check your visa conditions, stay period, and entry rights. Australia grants digital visas only — no sticker in passport.
VFS application centres
Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 questions to see your likelihood of approval. Embassies look for the same core factors across visa types — financial strength, clear purpose, genuine intent to return.
How clear is your purpose of visit?
How long is your planned stay?
Travel history to developed countries?
Any previous visa refusals?
Employment / income source?
3-month average bank balance?
Income Tax Returns history?
Travel bookings status?
Ties to India (reasons you'll return)?
Travelling with?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered straight
From 10 May 2024, the living cost benchmark is AUD 29,710 per year for the primary applicant (plus AUD 10,394 for partner, AUD 4,449 per child), PLUS 12 months of tuition, PLUS AUD 2,500 travel. So for a Masters at AUD 35,000/year tuition, you'd show roughly AUD 67,000 (~₹37 lakhs) for year 1 alone. Education loan sanction letters are fully accepted.
Yes — up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is IN SESSION (from 1 July 2023). Unlimited hours during official scheduled course breaks. Masters by research and PhD students (and their family) have no work limit. You cannot start working until your course has commenced.
From 14 November 2025, the GS test replaces the old 'Genuine Temporary Entrant' (GTE) test under Ministerial Direction 115. You must convince the Department that you're a genuine student — clear course choice rationale, career goals aligned with the course, ties to India, and intent to return after studies. A written GS statement is mandatory.
Yes. Your partner and dependent children under 18 can be included in your application. You must declare ALL family members even if they won't travel with you — otherwise they cannot join you as subsequent entrants later. School-age children must attend school (public or private fees apply).
You can apply for a NEW Student visa from within Australia if you need to continue studying — you don't 'extend' the existing visa. If your current visa expires before graduation, apply for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) for a short gap, or a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after completing a qualifying course.
If you've completed a qualifying Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree (normally 2+ years), you can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) to stay and work in Australia for 2–6 years depending on qualification level. This is a common pathway toward permanent residence. Refer to a MARA-registered migration agent for 485 and PR pathways.
Overseas Student Health Cover is mandatory private health insurance for international students in Australia. Approved providers: Bupa, Medibank (ahm), Allianz Care, nib, and a few others. Prices vary — compare coverage and premiums. Must be purchased BEFORE visa lodgement for your entire course duration.
If your education provider defaults (closes/loses registration), you must get a CoE from a new provider — refer to the Tuition Protection Service (TPS). If YOU fail or defer, notify your provider and the Department via ImmiAccount. Breaching condition 8202 (course progress) can lead to cancellation. Always respond within the deadline.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Australia visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Australia actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Typical result
~1 in 2 visitor files refused
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Australia file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind 70% of Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Australia visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by students & parents
We've helped many students & parents get their Australia visa — the easy way.
From first-time Australia visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided students & parents through Australia's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
Other Australia Visa Types
Australia Tourist Visa (Subclass 600 — Tourist Stream)
Australian visitor visa for Indian citizens travelling to Australia for tourism, sightseeing, or visiting friends and relatives. Typically 3, 6 or 12 months stay.
View guideAustralia Business Visa (Subclass 600 — Business Visitor Stream)
Australian business visitor visa for Indian professionals attending meetings, conferences, negotiations, or exploratory business visits. Paid employment is NOT permitted.
View guideAustralia Sponsored Family Visa (Subclass 600 — Sponsored Family Stream)
Australian visitor visa for Indian citizens visiting close relatives who are Australian citizens/PR holders and who sponsor the application. An Assurance of Support may be required.
View guideAustralia Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601) — Informational
The ETA (subclass 601) is Australia's quick online visa for tourism/business visits, but it is NOT available to Indian passport holders. Indian citizens must apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead.
View guideAustralia eVisitor (Subclass 651) — Informational
eVisitor (subclass 651) is a free online visa for short visits to Australia, but it is exclusively for European passport holders. Indian citizens are NOT eligible — apply for subclass 600 instead.
View guideAustralia Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) — Informational
Informational guide. The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) allows young Indians aged 18–30 to work and travel in Australia for up to 12 months, but India has a ballot-based quota. SureshotVisa does not process work visas.
View guideAustralia Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) — Informational
Informational guide. The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) is NOT available to Indian passport holders. Indian citizens should refer to the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) via the annual ballot.
View guideAustralia Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)
The Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) allows an Indian parent, custodian, or close relative aged 21+ to come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder under 18 (or in exceptional cases, 18+).
View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Australia website and Embassy of Australia. Last verified 2026-04-19. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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