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Student visa: preparation checklist

For a Student visa (subclass 500) you'll generally need a Confirmation of Enrolment, evidence you're a genuine student, enough money for your stay, English evidence if required, and Overseas Student Health Cover. Check the current Home Affairs requirements before lodging.

Official site: Home Affairs — Student visa 500 ↗

Checklist

  • Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
  • Genuine student statement/evidence.
  • Financial capacity evidence.
  • English test results if required.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover for the visa period.
  • Passport and identity documents.
  • Guardian arrangements if under 18.

Related pages

Sources: Home Affairs — Student visa (subclass 500).

Page updated 25 October 2026. Rules change — confirm current details on the official site. Public Services Desk is independent and is not a government agency; we cannot lodge or process applications. General information, not legal, financial or immigration advice.