Student Visas
A Student Visa allows you to live in Australia while you are pursuing higher education. The Student (subclass 500) visa allows you to:
- work 48 hours a fortnight.
- travel in and out of Australia.
- study an eligible course.
Eligible courses can be found here.
FAQs
How much does a student visa cost?
A Student Visa costs $1,600 to apply for. You must also provide evidence that you have enough money to support yourself for the duration of your stay in Australia.
At a minimum, you must have enough money to pay for:
- your travel.
- 12 months of your course fees (or pro rata fees, if your course is less than 12 months).
- 12 months of living costs for you and any family members who come with you to Australia (or pro rata fees, if you are staying less than 12 months).
- school fees for any school-age children who accompany you (or pro rata fees, if the child will be at school for less than 12 months).
Am I eligible?
Eligibility criteria is:
- Have enough money to support yourself during your stay.
- Be enrolled in an approved course.
- Meet English language requirements.
- Have adequate health insurance.
- Be a genuine student.
- Meet health and character test requirements.
What is the genuine student test?
A Student Visa is a temporary visa that is only available for the length of your course. The applicant must demonstrate that they only intend to live in Australia while studying and will not overstay their visa once it expires. This means that the applicant must go back to their home country after they have finished studying.
Contact Us
If you would like to find out more about how Hicksons can assist you, please contact us below.
If you would like a more detailed break-down of visa options, please view the Student & Training Visas Brochure.
Najeh Marhaba
Partner in Charge - Newcastle
T: +61 2 4907 5609
E: [email protected] |
Admitted into practice in NSW in 2006, Najeh has a particular interest assisting clients in navigating the complex area of immigration.
As an Australian immigration lawyer, he leads a team in providing strategic advice and assistance to both a corporate and individual client base, with a focus on supporting migrants in visa applications and sponsorship across a range of visas.
This includes business visas, skilled visas (short term, long term and permanent), significant investor visas, student visas, partner visas, visitor visas and bridging visas. Najeh speaks both English and Arabic. |
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Hannah Nebart
Solicitor
T: +61 2 4907 5663
E: [email protected] |
Hannah was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 2024 and graduated law in 2023.
Hannah has a passion for migration law and helping people navigate borders to build their best life.
Hannah meets with clients to receive their instructions and will communicate with clients while preparing visa applications to keep you informed throughout the whole process. |