STUDENT VISA CHECKLIST SUBCLASS 500 | AUSTRALIA

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Colour scanned passport
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Colour scanned birth certificate and national identity card

Change of name certificate (if applicable)

All academic transcripts from universities/institutes/schools

All academic certificate(s) from universities/institutes/schools

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Current / expired Australian visas
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Bank reference letter of sponsor (please check the minimum amount with the counsellor). A sample of the Bank Reference Letter from a sponsor can be viewed here

You must provide evidence that you have enough funds to cover your:

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travel costs
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12 months of living
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tuition fees for you and your accompanying family members

school costs for any school aged dependants.

Alternatively, you can provide evidence that your spouse or parents are willing to support you and they have a certain minimum annual income.

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Genuine Student Statement 
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Previous study in Australia (if any):

#Certificate of Completion OR

#Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

Immigration history:

#Visa(s) and stamp(s) passport pages

#Visa refusals or cancellations (if any)

Current circumstances in home country:

#Ties to family: family card, marriage certificate, birth certificate, family photos

#Ties to community: certificate from the organisation, photos of activities, membership cards, or organisation

#Employment: employment letters

#Economic circumstances: assets certificate, bank reference or bank statement, business license (NIB/SIUP), and business activity photos

Proof of employment:

Evidence of your employment history can include payslips or a contract if you are currently or recently employed. You can also attach your most recent curriculum vitae or résumé outlining both employment and study for the past five years.

If you have been studying you can include copies of your transcripts.

Note: You do not need to provide this if you are sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or the Department of Defence or if you are a secondary exchange student.

Three Excel documents need to be filled out:

#Employment History

#Travel History

#Other Family Members

IELTS / English test result. Click here for other options

If under 18, fill out Form 1229 (Consent Form) and have it signed by non-accompanying parent(s) or person(s) with parental responsibility

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Fill out Form 956A
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Relationship - spouse, de facto partner
Evidence of your relationship with your spouse/de facto partner. This includes a certified copy of your marriage certificate, Family Book, Household Booklet or other evidence of family composition.

Research Students
If you are undertaking research in Australia, attach a copy of your research (thesis/project) topic and your curriculum vitae or résumé.

You may also click here for more comprehensive details

Financial Document Requirements for Student Visa (Subclass 500)

📄 Required Documents

1. General Supporting Documents:

Affidavit of Financial Support from your sponsor

Sponsor’s ID and proof of relationship with you

Same name affidavit (if there is any discrepancy in names across documents)

2. Income Documents (based on sponsor’s occupation):

For Salaried Employees:

Income Tax Returns (ITR) or Form 16 for the last 2 years

Salary account bank statements (3–6 months)

Employee ID card, salary slips, and employment offer letter

For Business Owners:

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ITR for the last 2 years
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Business registration certificate
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Current account bank statements
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Other Income Types:

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Agricultural income certificate
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Pension certificate and bank statements (3–6 months)

3. If You Are Married:

Marriage certificate and date of marriage

Spouse’s academic and employment documents (if not submitted earlier)

Spouse’s passport (first page, last page, and visa stamp pages)

Children’s passports and/or birth certificates

Letter of Offer for children above 5 years old (if applicable)

💰 Financial Documents

Savings Account Statement:

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Latest 3 months
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Source of any large deposits must be provided

Statement must be signed and stamped by the bank manager

Fixed Deposit Receipts:

Must be valid at the time of visa lodgment

If issued within the last 3 months, source of deposit must be provided

Education Loan Sanction Letter:

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Must be in your name
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Only education loans are accepted (gold/agriculture loans are not acceptable)

Co-borrowers must be acceptable sponsors with relationship proof

Loan must cover tuition and living expenses

Property used as collateral must be owned by parents/sponsors

Loan against Fixed Deposit is not acceptable

Property valuation report is recommended

Letter must be signed and stamped by the bank manager

Disbursement of the first semester tuition fee is mandatory, with a disbursement letter

EPF/GPF Funds:

Withdrawal letter signed and stamped by the relevant authority

Bank statement showing transfer of funds (signed and stamped)

Other Funds:

Funds from non-DHA-approved institutions must be transferred to approved ones

⚠️ Important Notes:

Acceptable sponsors: Parents and Grandparents

Uncle/Aunt may be accepted only if parents/grandparents cannot sponsor, with valid justification

Funds must be at least 6 months old or have a clear source

Sponsor’s annual income should be at least INR 8–10 Lakhs

Gold loans, agriculture loans, home loans, and business overdrafts are not accepted

Funds from gold sales, gifted money, or chit funds are not accepted

Only registered property sales are accepted (not agreements to sell)

Student Visa Cost

The visa costs from AUD2,000.00 for the main applicant (unless they are exempt).

There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa.

You might also have to pay other costs for:

health checks. click here  for information about hospitals or health providers that can be used as places to conduct a medical check-up.

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police certificates
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biometrics.
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To work out what your visa will cost, use the Visa Pricing Estimator. The estimator does not take into account the other costs.