ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 1
Applications by Post or in Person
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Application information
This information helps you with the requirements for certifying and translating documents, communicating with the department, using a migration agent, and more.
See: Information to Help Prepare Your Application
Important: Applicants who provide false or misleading information may either have their applications refused, or their visa to remain in Australia cancelled.
Application checklists
Application checklists detail the information and supporting documents that you must provide with your application. Complete applications are likely to be processed more quickly. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.
See: Application Document Checklist 570-1 ( 69KB PDF file)
Application form
Complete an application form.
See: Form 157A – Application for a student visa (363KB PDF file)
If you are lodging a paper-based visa application in certain countries you will need to provide biometrics.
See: Countries and Visa Subclasses Included in the Biometrics Program
Where to lodge your application
Lodge your application by post or in person at your nearest departmental office.
See: Student Visa Centres
When to lodge your application
You should lodge your visa application at least 12 weeks before your course starts.
You should also allow extra time for your visa label and to make travel and accommodation arrangements for Australia.
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After You Have Lodged Your Application