[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-student-visa-subclass-500-guide":3,"blog-related-student-visa-subclass-500-guide":729},{"id":4,"title":5,"author":6,"body":7,"category":699,"description":700,"extension":701,"faq":702,"image":712,"keywords":713,"meta":719,"navigation":721,"noindex":722,"path":723,"publishedAt":724,"seo":725,"status":726,"stem":727,"unlisted":722,"updatedAt":724,"__hash__":728},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fstudent-visa-subclass-500-guide.md","Student Visa Subclass 500: Requirements, Costs and Timeline","visainfo.cc Editorial",{"type":8,"value":9,"toc":676},"minimark",[10,25,30,35,42,60,63,67,74,106,113,117,120,200,203,207,219,223,226,280,283,287,301,305,357,361,405,409,463,467,531,535,539,546,589,593,596,600,626,630,660],[11,12,13,14,18,19,24],"p",{},"The ",[15,16,17],"strong",{},"Student visa (Subclass 500)"," is Australia's primary visa for ",[20,21,23],"a",{"href":22},"\u002Fblog\u002Finternational-students-successful-australians","international students",". It covers all study levels, from primary school to PhD programs, and allows you to work part-time while studying.",[26,27,29],"h2",{"id":28},"eligibility-requirements","Eligibility Requirements",[31,32,34],"h3",{"id":33},"_1-confirmation-of-enrolment-coe","1. Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)",[11,36,37,38,41],{},"You must have a valid ",[15,39,40],{},"Confirmation of Enrolment"," from a CRICOS-registered education provider before applying. The CoE confirms:",[43,44,45,49,52],"ul",{},[46,47,48],"li",{},"Your enrolled course and institution",[46,50,51],{},"Course start and end dates",[46,53,54,55,59],{},"Whether ",[20,56,58],{"href":57},"\u002Fblog\u002Fhealth-insurance-australian-visas","OSHC"," is arranged through the provider",[11,61,62],{},"You can have multiple CoEs if you're undertaking a packaged course (e.g., English language course followed by a university degree).",[31,64,66],{"id":65},"_2-genuine-student-gs-test","2. Genuine Student (GS) Test",[11,68,69,70,73],{},"From March 2024, the old Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) test was replaced by the ",[15,71,72],{},"Genuine Student"," test. You must demonstrate:",[43,75,76,82,88,94,100],{},[46,77,78,81],{},[15,79,80],{},"Why you chose this course",": how it connects to your previous study or career",[46,83,84,87],{},[15,85,86],{},"Why Australia",": specific reasons beyond generic statements",[46,89,90,93],{},[15,91,92],{},"Why this provider",": research showing you've compared options",[46,95,96,99],{},[15,97,98],{},"What you'll do after",": realistic post-study plans",[46,101,102,105],{},[15,103,104],{},"Your current circumstances",": employment, ties to home country, immigration history",[11,107,108,109,112],{},"This is assessed through a ",[15,110,111],{},"written statement"," (maximum 300 words per question) as part of your application.",[31,114,116],{"id":115},"_3-financial-capacity","3. Financial Capacity",[11,118,119],{},"You must demonstrate access to sufficient funds for:",[121,122,123,136],"table",{},[124,125,126],"thead",{},[127,128,129,133],"tr",{},[130,131,132],"th",{},"Expense",[130,134,135],{},"Annual Amount (AUD)",[137,138,139,150,160,170,180,190],"tbody",{},[127,140,141,147],{},[142,143,144],"td",{},[15,145,146],{},"Living costs (student)",[142,148,149],{},"$29,710",[127,151,152,157],{},[142,153,154],{},[15,155,156],{},"Living costs (partner)",[142,158,159],{},"$10,394",[127,161,162,167],{},[142,163,164],{},[15,165,166],{},"Living costs (per child)",[142,168,169],{},"$4,449",[127,171,172,177],{},[142,173,174],{},[15,175,176],{},"Tuition fees",[142,178,179],{},"First year's fees (as per CoE)",[127,181,182,187],{},[142,183,184],{},[15,185,186],{},"Return airfare",[142,188,189],{},"Approximate cost of flights home",[127,191,192,197],{},[142,193,194],{},[15,195,196],{},"School fees (dependent children)",[142,198,199],{},"$9,661 per child per year",[11,201,202],{},"Evidence can include bank statements, loan approval letters, government scholarship documentation, or a financial declaration from parents\u002Fsponsors with supporting bank statements.",[31,204,206],{"id":205},"_4-health-insurance-oshc","4. Health Insurance (OSHC)",[11,208,209,210,213,214,218],{},"You must hold ",[15,211,212],{},"Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)"," for the entire duration of your visa. See our ",[20,215,217],{"href":216},"\u002Fblog\u002Fcondition-8501-health-insurance","Condition 8501 guide"," for provider details and costs.",[31,220,222],{"id":221},"_5-english-language-proficiency","5. English Language Proficiency",[11,224,225],{},"Most courses require evidence of English proficiency:",[121,227,228,238],{},[124,229,230],{},[127,231,232,235],{},[130,233,234],{},"Test",[130,236,237],{},"Minimum Score (typical)",[137,239,240,250,260,270],{},[127,241,242,247],{},[142,243,244],{},[15,245,246],{},"IELTS Academic",[142,248,249],{},"Overall 5.5–6.5 (varies by course)",[127,251,252,257],{},[142,253,254],{},[15,255,256],{},"TOEFL iBT",[142,258,259],{},"46–79 (varies by course)",[127,261,262,267],{},[142,263,264],{},[15,265,266],{},"PTE Academic",[142,268,269],{},"42–58 (varies by course)",[127,271,272,277],{},[142,273,274],{},[15,275,276],{},"Cambridge C1 Advanced",[142,278,279],{},"162–176 (varies by course)",[11,281,282],{},"ELICOS (English language) courses may have lower or no English requirements. Some nationalities or passport holders may be exempt.",[31,284,286],{"id":285},"_6-health-and-character","6. Health and Character",[43,288,289,295],{},[46,290,291,294],{},[15,292,293],{},"Medical examination",": required for most applicants. Arranged through a Bupa Medical Visa Services (BVMS) panel doctor.",[46,296,297,300],{},[15,298,299],{},"Police clearance",": from every country you've lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.",[26,302,304],{"id":303},"costs-summary","Costs Summary",[121,306,307,317],{},[124,308,309],{},[127,310,311,314],{},[130,312,313],{},"Item",[130,315,316],{},"Cost (AUD)",[137,318,319,327,335,342,349],{},[127,320,321,324],{},[142,322,323],{},"Visa application charge",[142,325,326],{},"$710",[127,328,329,332],{},[142,330,331],{},"OSHC (single, per year)",[142,333,334],{},"$500–$700",[127,336,337,339],{},[142,338,293],{},[142,340,341],{},"$300–$500",[127,343,344,346],{},[142,345,299],{},[142,347,348],{},"Varies by country",[127,350,351,354],{},[142,352,353],{},"Biometrics (if required)",[142,355,356],{},"Included in visa fee",[26,358,360],{"id":359},"how-to-apply","How to Apply",[362,363,364,371,376,389,392,399,402],"ol",{},[46,365,366,367,370],{},"Receive your ",[15,368,369],{},"Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)"," from your education provider",[46,372,373,374],{},"Arrange ",[15,375,58],{},[46,377,378,379,382,383],{},"Create an ",[15,380,381],{},"ImmiAccount"," at ",[20,384,388],{"href":385,"rel":386},"https:\u002F\u002Fonline.immi.gov.au",[387],"nofollow","online.immi.gov.au",[46,390,391],{},"Complete the online application and upload documents",[46,393,394,395,398],{},"Complete your ",[15,396,397],{},"health examination"," (you'll receive a referral letter)",[46,400,401],{},"Pay the visa application charge",[46,403,404],{},"Wait for a decision",[26,406,408],{"id":407},"processing-times","Processing Times",[121,410,411,421],{},[124,412,413],{},[127,414,415,418],{},[130,416,417],{},"Situation",[130,419,420],{},"Typical Time",[137,422,423,431,439,447,455],{},[127,424,425,428],{},[142,426,427],{},"Higher education sector",[142,429,430],{},"14–30 days",[127,432,433,436],{},[142,434,435],{},"VET sector",[142,437,438],{},"30–60 days",[127,440,441,444],{},[142,442,443],{},"ELICOS",[142,445,446],{},"20–40 days",[127,448,449,452],{},[142,450,451],{},"Schools sector",[142,453,454],{},"30–45 days",[127,456,457,460],{},[142,458,459],{},"Complex cases",[142,461,462],{},"2–4 months",[26,464,466],{"id":465},"key-visa-conditions","Key Visa Conditions",[121,468,469,479],{},[124,470,471],{},[127,472,473,476],{},[130,474,475],{},"Condition",[130,477,478],{},"Requirement",[137,480,481,491,501,511,521],{},[127,482,483,488],{},[142,484,485],{},[15,486,487],{},"8105",[142,489,490],{},"Work max 48 hours per fortnight during course sessions",[127,492,493,498],{},[142,494,495],{},[15,496,497],{},"8202",[142,499,500],{},"Maintain satisfactory course attendance and progress",[127,502,503,508],{},[142,504,505],{},[15,506,507],{},"8501",[142,509,510],{},"Maintain adequate health insurance (OSHC)",[127,512,513,518],{},[142,514,515],{},[15,516,517],{},"8516",[142,519,520],{},"Remain enrolled in a CRICOS-registered course",[127,522,523,528],{},[142,524,525],{},[15,526,527],{},"8533",[142,529,530],{},"Notify provider of address within 7 days of arrival",[26,532,534],{"id":533},"after-your-studies","After Your Studies",[31,536,538],{"id":537},"temporary-graduate-visa-subclass-485","Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)",[11,540,541,542,545],{},"If you complete an eligible qualification, you may be eligible for a ",[15,543,544],{},"Temporary Graduate visa"," allowing you to work in Australia after graduation:",[121,547,548,561],{},[124,549,550],{},[127,551,552,555,558],{},[130,553,554],{},"Stream",[130,556,557],{},"Eligibility",[130,559,560],{},"Duration",[137,562,563,576],{},[127,564,565,570,573],{},[142,566,567],{},[15,568,569],{},"Graduate Work",[142,571,572],{},"Qualification related to an occupation on the skills list",[142,574,575],{},"18 months",[127,577,578,583,586],{},[142,579,580],{},[15,581,582],{},"Post-Study Work",[142,584,585],{},"Bachelor's degree or higher from an Australian institution",[142,587,588],{},"2–4 years (depends on qualification level)",[31,590,592],{"id":591},"applying-for-other-visas","Applying for Other Visas",[11,594,595],{},"Many students transition to skilled work visas (Subclass 189, 190, or 491) if their occupation is on a relevant skills list. Some transition through employer sponsorship (Subclass 482 or 494).",[26,597,599],{"id":598},"practical-tips","Practical Tips",[43,601,602,608,614,620],{},[46,603,604,607],{},[15,605,606],{},"Apply 6–8 weeks before your course starts",": this allows time for processing and travel",[46,609,610,613],{},[15,611,612],{},"Don't overstate your case",": the GS test values honest, specific answers over generic enthusiasm",[46,615,616,619],{},[15,617,618],{},"Keep all documents current",": expired passports, lapsed insurance, or outdated financial statements delay processing",[46,621,622,625],{},[15,623,624],{},"Budget realistically",": the listed living costs are minimums, not comfortable budgets. Major cities like Sydney and Melbourne are significantly more expensive.",[26,627,629],{"id":628},"official-resources","Official Resources",[43,631,632,639,646,653],{},[46,633,634],{},[20,635,638],{"href":636,"rel":637},"https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-500",[387],"Student visa Subclass 500: Home Affairs",[46,640,641],{},[20,642,645],{"href":643,"rel":644},"https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au\u002Fvisas\u002Fgetting-a-visa\u002Fvisa-listing\u002Fstudent-500\u002Fgenuine-student-requirement",[387],"Genuine Student requirement: Home Affairs",[46,647,648],{},[20,649,652],{"href":650,"rel":651},"https:\u002F\u002Fcricos.education.gov.au\u002F",[387],"CRICOS course search",[46,654,655],{},[20,656,659],{"href":657,"rel":658},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.studyaustralia.gov.au\u002F",[387],"Study in Australia: official guide",[661,662,663],"blockquote",{},[11,664,665,666,669,670,675],{},"⚠️ ",[15,667,668],{},"Disclaimer:"," This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or migration advice. Always verify with the ",[20,671,674],{"href":672,"rel":673},"https:\u002F\u002Fimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au",[387],"Department of Home Affairs"," or a registered migration agent.",{"title":677,"searchDepth":678,"depth":678,"links":679},"",2,[680,689,690,691,692,693,697,698],{"id":28,"depth":678,"text":29,"children":681},[682,684,685,686,687,688],{"id":33,"depth":683,"text":34},3,{"id":65,"depth":683,"text":66},{"id":115,"depth":683,"text":116},{"id":205,"depth":683,"text":206},{"id":221,"depth":683,"text":222},{"id":285,"depth":683,"text":286},{"id":303,"depth":678,"text":304},{"id":359,"depth":678,"text":360},{"id":407,"depth":678,"text":408},{"id":465,"depth":678,"text":466},{"id":533,"depth":678,"text":534,"children":694},[695,696],{"id":537,"depth":683,"text":538},{"id":591,"depth":683,"text":592},{"id":598,"depth":678,"text":599},{"id":628,"depth":678,"text":629},"visa-guides","Complete guide to Australia's Student visa Subclass 500. Covers GTE requirements, Confirmation of Enrolment, financial capacity, OSHC, and post-study options.","md",[703,706,709],{"q":704,"a":705},"How much does an Australian Student visa cost?","The base application charge for a Student visa (Subclass 500) is AUD $710 as of 2026. Additional costs include OSHC (AUD $500–$700\u002Fyear), medical examination (AUD $300–$500), police clearance, biometrics, and the Genuine Student test documentation.",{"q":707,"a":708},"What is the Genuine Student requirement?","From March 2024, the GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) test was replaced by the Genuine Student (GS) test. You must demonstrate that you are a genuine student who intends to study in Australia temporarily. The Department assesses your study plans, financial situation, immigration history, and personal circumstances.",{"q":710,"a":711},"Can I bring my family on a Student visa?","Yes. You can include your partner and dependent children under 18 in your Student visa application. They will receive a Student visa with similar conditions. Your partner can work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and your children can attend school.","https:\u002F\u002Fvi.cdn.mcdn.cyou\u002Fblog\u002Fstudent-visa-subclass-500-guide.webp",[714,715,716,717,718],"student visa 500","subclass 500 guide","Australia student visa requirements","student visa cost Australia","GTE student visa",{"slug":720},"student-visa-subclass-500-guide",true,false,"\u002Fblog\u002Fstudent-visa-subclass-500-guide","2026-04-30",{"title":5,"description":700},"published","blog\u002Fstudent-visa-subclass-500-guide","VNyW7-LxuDnHqlNfVHG2gmm7ihD8wfo3XUF1dkJb_3g",[730,735,741],{"path":57,"title":731,"description":732,"category":699,"publishedAt":733,"image":734,"unlisted":722},"Health Insurance for Australian Visas: OSHC, OVHC and Travel Insurance Compared","Confused about which health insurance you need for your Australian visa? Side-by-side comparison of OSHC, OVHC, and travel insurance, what each covers, costs, and which visa requires which.","2026-05-12","https:\u002F\u002Fvi.cdn.mcdn.cyou\u002Fblog\u002Fhealth-insurance-australian-visas.webp",{"path":736,"title":737,"description":738,"category":699,"publishedAt":739,"image":740,"unlisted":722},"\u002Fblog\u002Feta-subclass-601-evisitor-651-guide","ETA 601 vs eVisitor 651: Which Short-Stay Visa Do You Need?","Confused between Australia's ETA (Subclass 601) and eVisitor (Subclass 651)? 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