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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Postgraduate Research Sector: Temporary Visa (Subclass 574) - Assessment Level 2

Applications by post or in person


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: Additional Information for 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

The application checklist details 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 Checklist Postgraduate Research visa (Subclass 574) Assessment Level 2 (81KB PDF file)

Application form

Complete an application form.
See: Form 157A Application for a student visa (536KB PDF file)

Where to lodge your application

Lodge your application by post or in person at your nearest departmental office.
See: Contact Us

Note: If you are a citizen of Pakistan (living in Pakistan or New Zealand) your application will be processed at the Adelaide Offshore Student Processing Centre.
See: Lodgement Procedure for Citizens of Pakistan

After you lodge your application

Information about what happens after you lodge your application.
See: After You Have Lodged Your Application