ELICOS Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 570) - Assessment Level 1
How to Apply
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Outside Australia
To apply for your first student visa or to renew your current student visa:
- you can apply online, by post or in person
Note: You cannot apply online more than 124 days (4 months) before your course starts. - a family member can apply for a dependant student visa online, by post or in person on the same application as the student.
Note: A family member cannot apply online separately from the student. They can apply separately by post or in person.
In Australia
To apply for your first student visa or to renew your current student visa:
- you can apply online, by post or in person
Note: You cannot apply more than 93 days (3 months) before your course starts for your first Student visa. - There are no restrictions for students applying for a further Student visa in Australia by post or in person, however applications made more than 93 days in advance of the course commencement date will be carefully assessed and may be refused if a decision-maker considers the applicant is unlikely to be a genuine student
- a family member can apply for a dependant student online, by post or in person on the same application as the student.
Note: A family member cannot apply online separately from the student. They can apply separately by post or in person.
See:
Online applications
Applying by post or in person
Students under 18 years applying in Australia
You can only apply online for a student visa in Australia if your education provider has undertaken to approve your welfare arrangements.
If your parent, legal custodian or suitable relative is providing welfare arrangements you will need to lodge a paper application with the department.
See: Student under 18 years of age - additional requirements
After you lodge your application
Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After you have lodged your application
More information
If you have read all of the available information for this visa, and still need help, contact the department.
See: Contact Us - Student Visa Enquiries