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STUDENT VISA PROCEDURE
Applying
for an Australian student Visa
Anyone
intending to undertake a full time course of three months or longer
in a registered institution in Australia needs to obtain a Student
Visa. This permits the holder to travel to, enter and remain in
Australia for the duration of the registered course of study. The
student Visa application fee is currently AUD 410(14,000)
and is non-refundable.
Student
Visa Requirements
The
requirements for as Australian Student Visa are relatively simple:
An
offer Acceptance:
before a student can apply for a Student Visa, a valid letter of
offer from a CRICOS registered Australian institute is required,
English
Language Proficiency: an applicant needs to demonstrate that they
the English language skills to undertake their level of study.
Sound Health:
and
Financial
support: an
applicant must demonstrate that they can support their tuition and
living expenses while studying in Australia. The financial resources
required vary between the different levels of study.
Key
point for your Australian Student Visa
The
Australian Visa Office takes around 6-8 weeks to process a Student
Visa so it is important that students submit all the information
required at the time of application. Here are the key requirements
for Indian students applying for an Australian Student Visa.
·
Living expenses are estimated at UD 12,000 per annum.
·
Blood relations are accepted financial sponsors.
·
If students have dependents accompanying them, then additional finances
need to be shown
·
Liquid finances can be shown in the form of savings in a bank, fixed
deposits, Provident Funds and Post Office deposits.
·
The exchange rate used to determine a student’s financial capacity
is the rate applicable at the time of the Student Visa application,
unless there is a variation of more than 10%
·
English Proficiency – An IELTS score is a mandatory requirement
and evidence of this must be included at the time of application
for a Student Visa.TOFEL is NOT accepted. The IELTS
test scores.
Student Avg.
IELTS Score Req.
Visa
Class
Award
For Visa
#572
Diploma/Advance
Diploma
5.5
#
573 &
Bachelor,
Graduate 6.0
#
574 Diploma,
Masters Degree
Bonafides-
The student needs to submit their past academic records for verification
and also needs to submit a statement of purpose for undertaking
the desired course.
Medicals
–
Students are required to undergo medical check-up from a doctor
appointed by the Australian High Commission.
Pay
Tuition Fees-
Students are required to pay the first semester’s tuition fees.
e-COE
and your Student Visa –
On receipt of payment, the Australian institution issues an electronic
Confirmation of Enrolment (e-COE) which comes directly
to the Australian Visa Office. A student is now required to submit
their passport to the Australian Visa Office for the issue of
a student visa.
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