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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Students – Lodgement Procedure for Citizens of Afghanistan


You should read this information if you are a citizen of Afghanistan and you are applying for your first student visa.

When to lodge

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.

Applying by post or in person

The table explains were to lodge your visa application if you are applying by post or in person outside Australia.

If you are applying from… Where to lodge
Afghanistan Adelaide Offshore Student Processing Centre
By mail:
GPO Box 1393
Adelaide SA 5001 Australia
By courier:
Level 4, 55 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000 Australia
Pakistan
New Zealand
Any other country outside Australia Your nearest department office
See: Immigration Offices Outside Australia

Paying the application charge

The visa application charge must be paid in Australian dollars by credit card, cheque or money order.
See: How to Pay

Who to contact

If you have questions about the application procedure contact the Adelaide Offshore Student Processing Centre.
See: Adelaide Offshore Student Processing Centre (AOSPC)