HOW TO APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED QUICKER

Form 157A $535 (from 1st January 2012) Confirmation of enrolment (COE) or Letter of Offer (must have CRICOS course code) Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Medical Examination and Chest X-ray. Your application will be assessed FASTER if you have already undergone medicals when you lodge the application. (Medical and X-ray results are usually only valid for 12 months). Evidence of meeting English requirement (for assessment level 3 & 4) Evidence of sufficient funds Under 18s Welfare arrangement For a comprehensive checklist of documents you need for a student visa application visit http://www.immi.gov.au/students/checklist/index.htm

ONLINE:
All students should apply via our website. This is the quickest and easiest way to having your visa processed and these applications are given priority. www.immi.gov.au/students

POST:
If for any reason you are unable to lodge your application on line and or receive an error message, please print it and attach it with your paper application and mail it to: NSW Students Centre GPO Box 9984 Sydney NSW 2001

FAQ:
How do I attach more supporting documents to my application? You can attach additional documents to your application simply by following the instructions below: http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/students-attachments.htm If you cannot attach your documents with online application, please email them once you have been contacted by the Department How do I check the progress of my application? Once you have successfully lodged your application online, you are able to check the status of the application through the Electronic Application Status Inquiry page. To access the page, you will need to have your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) and your passport number. https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/inquiry/query/query.do?action=eVisa

How do I continue a saved application? To continue a saved application, the system will require you to insert your Saved Application ID and password to the page below: https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/visas/startRetrieve.do How can I change my address and passport details? Please complete form 929 available through: http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enquiries/change.htm How to book medical? Medibank Health Solutions on 1300 361 046 or online: https://visamedicals.medibankhealth.com.au/elma/iam/ Peak Periods: Many students who are in Australia have a visa that expires on the 15 March. Students in this situation who are intending to lodge a further application for a student visa should prepare their applications well in advance of their visa expiry date. Visa Conditions: Your visa is subject to a number of visa conditions that you must comply with. Different visa conditions apply to you and your family members. Breaching a visa condition may result in the cancellation of your visa. Its your responsibility as the visa holder to check and understand what conditions your visa has. http://www.immi.gov.au/students/visa-conditions-students.htm What is VEVO? VEVO is a free, online facility available for visa holders to check their current visa details. VEVO enables visa holders to confirm their visa details without a visa label being placed in their passport. http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/compliance/working-legally/evo-forvisa-holders.htm More Questions? Please contact us on 131 881, 9.00 AM 4.00 PM, Monday to Friday or contact your case officer directly at their direct email address or phone number. Additional information can be located at: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/studentinformation.htm