Student Visa Australia

Getting a Student Visa

It is vital that all integrational students have a student visa before they start studying in Australia. You will receive an offer letter from the institute you are intending to study with, it is up to you wether or not you take up this offer.

If taking up an offer you will need to pay some or all of your course fee's, after the fee's have gone through they will send you a confirmation letter confirming you have taken up a student place at their institution. You will need this confirmation letter to apply for your student visa.

It is important to remember to get your student visa before commencing your studies.

Applying for a student visa can be done through your agent, the Australian Government will then let you know if you have successfully obtained your visa.

It could take some time (a few months in some circumstances)  for you to get your visa as it mainly depends on your nationality and the educational sector in which you will be entering into. You can contact your local Australian Embassy or Consulate for moreinformation on this process.

Also for more information you may visit the Department of Immigration and Multi-cultural Affairs of Australia at http://www.immi.gov.au/students/.

Anyone who has obtained a student visa on or after the 26th April 2008 will have permission to work in Australia. This means you will be able to work up to 20 hours per week during study semesters and full time on holidays whilst studying in Australia.

However you will not be able to work until your studies have commenced.