Departmental Information

Visas for studying in Australia

  Applicant in Australia
at time application is lodged
Applicant outside Australia
at time application is lodged
Assessment Level* Level 1/2* Level 3/4* Level 1 Level 2 Level 3/4
Students 14 days 30 days 14 days 21 days 90 days
Students: permission to work 7 days 7 days n/a

For more information
See: Studying in Australia

* Student visa applications are assessed, among other things, according to an assessment level, which is determined by the passport held and the visa subclass. More information is available on the department's website.
See: Student Visa Options

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