STUDENT VISA
Student Visa (subclass 500)
This visa is for students who want to come to Australia to study at a registered education institution.
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It is applicable for students across all levels from primary schools to Ph.D.
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Holding Student Visa (subclass 500), you can:
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Participate in an eligible course
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Bring family members to Australia with you
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You and your family members can generally work a specified number of hours
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Student Visa (subclass 500) can be applied when you are in Australia or outside of Australia.
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Student Guardian Visa (subclass 590)
International students studying in Australia on a student visa may require a guardian if they are under 18 years old.
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Therefore, this visa is for foreign nationals applying to stay in Australia as the guardian of a student who is studying in Australia.
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This visa holder is allowed to stay in Australia for the same length of time as the student for whom he/she will be the guardian. This visa permits multiple entries to Australia.
