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: 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 575-1 ( 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