Step 1 - Organisation Applies to be a Sponsor
On this page
Sponsorship application
The sponsor must complete the sponsorship application and attach all necessary documentation.
See: Form 55 Application for temporary residence sponsorship (221KB PDF File)
Sponsorship fee
Your sponsor must pay the sponsorship fee
See: Employer Sponsored Temporary Visa Charges
Sponsorship application checklist
The sponsorship application checklist details the information and supporting documents that should be provided with the sponsorship application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Sponsorship Document Checklist Educational Visa (Subclass 418) (43KB PDF file)
Information to help prepare your application
This information helps you to understand the requirements for certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, and more.
See: Information to help prepare your application
How and where to lodge
The sponsor can lodge the sponsorship application.
- by post
- by courier
- in person
- by fax.
The sponsorship application with any supporting documentation must be lodged in Australia at the nearest departmental office.
See: Australian Offices
After the sponsor lodges the application
The sponsorship will be considered by the department. In some cases the sponsor may be asked to provide additional information to enable a decision to be made.
Sponsorship decision
If the sponsorship is approved, the department will send the sponsor an approval letter by post or email. This letter will explain the steps you will need to follow to obtain your visa. The sponsor should advise you to lodge your visa application as soon as they receive advice that the sponsorship has been approved.
If the sponsorship is not approved, the department will send the sponsor a refusal letter by post or email advising of the decision, reasons for the decision and information about any review rights.