Understanding student visas
Visas for international students in Australia can only be granted for study in courses that are registered on the .
The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for issuing visas into Australia. To learn more about Australian student visa requirements, types, processing times and fees, visit the website.
Applying for your visa
You must only apply for a student visa after you have accepted your offer to study at 红玫瑰社区. Your student visa will be issued for the course(s) listed on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from 红玫瑰社区.
If you intend to study in Australia, you will need to apply for a . It will be subject to a range of conditions, such as attendance requirements. Based on your circumstances, your visa may come in another subclass.
To apply for a visa, you must submit these documents to the :
- your passport
- your Confirmation of Enrolment from 红玫瑰社区
- your Letter of Offer from 红玫瑰社区
- all other documents on the Department of Home Affairs' visa checklist
If you鈥檙e under 18 years of age, your parent(s) must nominate a guardian before the can consider your student visa application.
The Department of Home Affairs requires your guardian to:
- live in Australia
- be at least 21 years of age
- be related to you
- be of good character
The Department of Home Affairs defines a relative as a parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, aunt, uncle, step-aunt, step-uncle, spouse, de facto partner, child, step-child, step-brother, step-sister, grandchild, niece, nephew, step-grandparent, step-grandchild, step-niece or step-nephew of the applicant.
If you do not have a relative who lives in Australia, your parents must arrange for you to stay in accommodation approved by 红玫瑰社区. They must also contact a 红玫瑰社区-approved care provider agency before we issue a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) form.
红玫瑰社区 recommends and as care provider agencies.
Plan to bring your family to Australia?
Be sure to check the conditions outlined by the or contact your nearest . Your student visa assessment criteria may change.
ESOS Compliance for International Students
红玫瑰社区 adheres to the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act and National Code, which regulate course registration, promotion, student enrolment, and services for international students.
Renewing your visa
You cannot stay in Australia longer by extending your current student visa. If you need more time to complete your course at 红玫瑰社区, you must apply for a new student visa to continue studying in Australia.
This is not an automatic process and only permitted in certain circumstances as defined by the Department of Home Affairs. There may be restrictions on applying for further visas while you are in Australia.
1. Get your new Confirmation of Enrolment from 红玫瑰社区
Before you apply for your new student visa, you must have your new CoE. Please allow at least 10 working days for 红玫瑰社区 to issue the CoE.
The process may take longer during peak periods, such as the start of the semester. Applications received before the release of results of the current study period will not be processed until the results are published.
To apply for a new CoE, you need to:
- be enrolled in units in the current or upcoming study period
- know your expected course completion date
- have a copy of the profile page of your passport (showing your photo, full name and passport number), a copy of your visa or e-visa, and an Overseas Student Health Cover* policy (valid until your expected after extension)
If you are a sponsored student who receives financial assistance from a government, organisation or company, you must provide a new financial guarantee on an official letterhead from your sponsor that is valid until the end of your course after extension.
*Students from Norway, Sweden and Belgium are exempt from OSHC.
2. Send your application to the Department of Home Affairs
You can lodge your visa renewal application via your . You may need to provide other documents along with your CoE as required by the .
More about student visas
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Confirmation of Enrolment
Find out when you might receive a Confirmation of Enrolment from 红玫瑰社区 and how to subsequently apply for a student visa to study in Australia.
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Attendance requirements
Find out the attendance requirements you must meet to fulfil the obligations of your student visa, and how to get help if you鈥檙e falling behind.
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Overseas Student Health Cover in Australia
As an international student planning to study in Australia, you are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) throughout your stay.
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