International students accepted into a registered course (CRICOS) – university, VET/TAFE, ELICOS or school. You can include your partner and children.
| Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) | From a CRICOS-registered provider, for each course. |
| Genuine Student (GS) requirement | Since 23 March 2024 – answer the GS questions about your study plans, ties and circumstances. Replaced the old GTE statement. |
| English | Usually IELTS 6.0 overall (or equivalent) for a main course; lower scores allowed for ELICOS / packaged courses. Check your provider’s requirement too. |
| Financial capacity | Show you can pay for travel, course fees and living costs – currently AUD 29,710 a year for the student, AUD 10,394 for a partner, AUD 4,449 per child (plus school fees AUD 13,502 per school-age child). |
| Health insurance (OSHC) | Overseas Student Health Cover for the whole stay, for you and family members. |
| Health & character | Medical exams where required; police certificates if asked. |
| Age | Under 18s need welfare arrangements (CAAW or a guardian on a 590 visa). |
48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session; unlimited during scheduled breaks. Master’s by research / PhD students: unlimited once the course starts.
Partner of a Master’s or PhD student: unrestricted. Otherwise 48 hours per fortnight once the course starts.
| Family member | Can be included? | Extra funds (AUD/yr) | Work / study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partner (married or de facto) | Yes | 10,394 | Can work – unlimited if you study Master’s/PhD, otherwise 48 hrs/fortnight |
| Child under 18 | Yes | 4,449 (+13,502 school fees if school-age) | School attendance required for school-age children |
| Child 18+ | Only if dependent and in limited cases | 10,394 | Ask us |
| Parents / siblings | No – parents may apply for a Student Guardian visa (590) for under-18 students | — | — |
Book a consultation – we check your eligibility, points and documents before you spend money on applications.