{"id":1316,"date":"2025-01-02T13:36:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T13:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/?p=1316"},"modified":"2026-01-10T10:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T10:14:09","slug":"student-visa-for-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/student-visa-for-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply student visa for Australia from India in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Australian Student Visa Subclass 500<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studying in Australia is a big dream for many students. If you fall under this category and want to study in Australia, you must be aware of the <\/span><b>Australia Student Visa <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(subclass 500). Here, we provide detailed data on the <\/span><b>Student Visa (subclass 500)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let&#8217;s explore this blog for more details about subclass 500.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A student may pursue a full-time course of study in Australia for up to five years with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/australia-study-visa.php\">Australia Student Visa<\/a>. If the study year extends, the student may also prolong their visa for the academic year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The student must be registered in an Australian academic course and must be at least six(6) years old. The student must be covered by OSHC (Overseas Student Health Coverage) or qualify for one of the exemptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/australia-pr-points-calculator.php\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/W-Are-you-thinking-of-Australia-Immigration-GIF-001.gif\" alt=\"Australia PR calculator\" width=\"1200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Benefits of having Subclass 500:<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> Students are permitted to take part in an eligible study program in Australia. They can apply online from within or outside of Australia. The student&#8217;s family members are permitted to fly to Australia with them on this visa. The Australian government permits students to work a maximum of 40 hours every two weeks. Additionally, they are permitted to work in any industry for an unrestricted number of hours while continuing their education. Students can also travel inside and outside of Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">There are many benefits of having Subclass 500 which include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You can live and work in Australia permanently<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You can apply for Australian citizenship<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You have access to free or subsidized healthcare through Medicare<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You are able to sponsor eligible family members to come to Australia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Australian Student Visa sponsors:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Students who wish to study in Australia may receive financial support for education and other expenses from sponsors. Here is the list of individuals that can sponsor the Australian Student Visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/new-rules.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1339 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/new-rules.png\" alt=\"Sponsorship student visa tweet\" width=\"602\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/new-rules.png 602w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/new-rules-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Legal guardians<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">1st-degree relatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Father<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Mother<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Wife<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Husband<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Children<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Grandparents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Requirements for the Australia Study Visa Program:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying for the Australian student visa, the applicant should be eligible. Below are the eligibility and the <\/span><b>documents required for an Australian student visa.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1848\" style=\"width: 991px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Requirements-of-Australia-Student-Visa.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1848 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Requirements-of-Australia-Student-Visa-300x182.jpeg\" alt=\"Requirements of Australia Student Visa\" width=\"991\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Requirements-of-Australia-Student-Visa-300x182.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Requirements-of-Australia-Student-Visa-1024x621.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Requirements-of-Australia-Student-Visa-768x466.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Requirements-of-Australia-Student-Visa.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 991px) 100vw, 991px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Studying in Australia is a big dream for many students. If you fall under this category and want to study in Australia, you must be aware of the Australia Student Visa (subclass 500). Here, we provide detailed data on the Student Visa (subclass 500). Let\u2019s explore this blog for more details about subclass 500.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Age<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Age is an ideal criterion for applying for visa subclass 500. The applicant&#8217;s age should be greater than eighteen (18) while applying for this visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Course Enrolment<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The applicant must include documentation proving their enrollment in the desired course at an Australian educational institution when applying for the student visa. The application can&#8217;t be accepted or reviewed if they fail to submit the evidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The applicant must submit a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for every course with the visa application if you are applying from outside Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Welfare Arrangements<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When applying for an Australian student visa, a person under 18 must have acceptable welfare arrangements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Language Skills<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The applicant should submit proof of English language proficiency. Before applying for a student visa, attend the English proficiency test within two years. The required total band scores should obtain to fulfill the English language requirement for student visas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Health Insurance<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For the period of the applicant&#8217;s visit to Australia, the student and their family must maintain proper health insurance. The applicant and their family should be insured by the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) from an authorized Australian health insurance provider, except if the exception applies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Certificate:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The applicant and any family members applying for visas who are 16 years of age or older must meet the character and health requirements. When applying for a visa, they must include character and health certificates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Note:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The student must possess sufficient funds to cover the cost of living in Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">They must be a genuine temporary entrant who plans to leave Australia after finishing their studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Applicants above 18 years should sign the value statement of Australia that ensures that they uphold the Australian culture and their laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>GTE Requirements:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The Australian Study Visa is highly reliant on GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant). GTE is a statement of proof showing that the intention is only to visit Australia for educational purposes. The students can obtain an Australian study visa by passing the GTE assessment. Here are the requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Certificate of education qualification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Education without discontinuation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Present Employment details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Proof of financial connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Immigration history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Marks of TOEFL\/IELTS\/PTE.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>English Language Test Requirements:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The English Language Test should be taken by non-native English speakers while applying for an Australian Student Visa. Below are the necessary requirements for English Language Exams.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 42.8253%; height: 384px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1865%; height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>English Language Test<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 105.267%; height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Minimum Score<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1865%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">IELTS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 105.267%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">5.5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1865%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">TOEFL<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 105.267%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">46<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1865%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">PTE<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 105.267%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">42<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1865%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Cambridge English Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 105.267%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">162<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 48.1865%; height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Occupational English Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 105.267%; height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2018B\u2019 for each test component<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #993300; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Also read:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/highest-paying-jobs-in-australia\/\">Top 10 highest paying jobs in Australia<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Steps to Apply for an Australian Study Visa:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Before applying:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you are in India or elsewhere outside of Australia, apply for your student visa at least eight weeks before the start of your course.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Complete the health examinations before you apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Get assistance with your application for immigration from a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/australia-immigration.php\">Australian immigration agent<\/a>, a lawyer, or an exempt person. If you need guidance to get a visa, you can contact Greentree Immigration, an accredited migration service. And it is acceptable to designate someone to obtain visa-related documents on behalf of the applicant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The student and their family members should possess a valid passport to apply for a student visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Required Documents:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The candidate must provide identification proof.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Submit the passport with the applicant&#8217;s photo, personal details, and expiry date.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Give a Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) for each course you intend to take if you apply from India or outside of Australia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Provide proof of the applicant&#8217;s financial ability and access to funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Submit evidence that you have adequate money for travel costs, living expenses, and schooling fees in Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Submit the health insurance certificate through Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Include the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Provide the English language test scorecard with the eligible score.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Submit the partner&#8217;s document if applicable.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Share the school enrolment record with fee paid details.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Please note that only English-language submissions are accepted. It is necessary to translate all non-English documents into English.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Visa Application:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You can apply for a visa online. Always submit a genuine document. Avoid providing fraudulent and deceitful documents for better processing results. Ensure to submit everything on time, as late applications won&#8217;t be processed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #993300;\">Also read: <a style=\"color: #993300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\/blog\/pte-for-australia-immigration\/\">PTE for Australia Immigration Program<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Applying Cost:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subclass determines the cost of the visa. To<\/span> <b>apply for a Student Visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the primary applicant should pay around AUD650 unless they are excluded. If a student is 18 years of age or older, there are additional applicant fees of AUD460. If the applicant is under the age of 18, there are additional application fees of AUD150.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each family member who applies for a visa will also incur a fee. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who couldn&#8217;t complete their coursework within the application period for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyaustralia.gov.au\/english\/latest-travel-and-visa-advice\/updates\/step-by-step-guide-to-visa-and-entry-requirements\">student visa<\/a> should submit an additional student visa application. For health tests, police clearance records, and biometrics, you are required to pay additional fees.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_much_funds_are_required_for_australia_student_visa\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How Much Funds Are Required For Australia Student Visa?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As per the Government of Australia, the funds required for Australia study visa are a minimum of AUD 21,041 for a year. There are various ways you can demonstrate your Australia student visa fund requirements like:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=\"2px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Unacceptable Funds<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Acceptable Funds<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">KVP, NSC, Capital Account in business<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fixed Deposits<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Shares, debentures, bonds,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">LIC surrender value<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Balance in Savings Account<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PPFs, EPF, GPF, PF, CPF<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Education loan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Co-op bank balance and FDs<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"903px\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Personal loan (but disbursed fully)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Visa Processing Time:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Processing time may vary depending on the document you submitted. The verification process will take a long time to complete if the documents are unclear, incomplete, or incorrect. Additionally, the fee amount needs to be paid accurately. Nonpayment will cause a delay in the process. Below are the visa processing times based on the sectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Foreign Affairs or the Defence Sector will take between 3 and 39 days to process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Postgraduate Research Sector applications will be processed within 22 days to 9 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The non-award sector will take between 8 and 79 days to process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The processing time for the School Sector will range from 22 days to 4 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Independent ELICOS Sector will be processed from 32 days to 5 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Vocational Education and Training Sector will be processed from 42 days to 9 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Higher Education Sector will be processed from 14 days to 5 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Upcoming Intakes for Indian Students in Australia 2026<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">While India only has one primary intake in universities, Australian colleges and educational institutions provide two key intakes for the applicants. Some of the Australian universities even provide three intakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The two prominent Australian University intakes are<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">February intake (primary)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">July intake (secondary)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Primary intake, which begins in February, offers the majority of the courses, whereas July (Secondary) intake offers much fewer with a limited number of courses. Most of the pupils favor the primary (February 2026) intake. Apply to an Australian university and be prepared for the upcoming intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><b>Post-Study Work Stream:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The temporary graduate visa(subclass 485) is available to students who studied and graduated in Australia on an Australian student visa. Graduated students can temporarily work, study, and reside in Australia with this visa. The family members can also stay with the visa holder. While the visa is active, the visa holder can leave and return to Australia as often as desired.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Conclusion:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Trouble applying for the visa online? Contact our support team for assistance. We at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greentreeimmigration.com\">Greentree Immigration<\/a> will get in touch with you and support you all the way through the visa process. Book a free appointment right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australian Student Visa Subclass 500 Studying in Australia is a big dream for many students. 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