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Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500) — Document Checklist

For international students enrolling in registered courses in Australia.

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Enrolment & Offer

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)REQUIRED
Issued by your Australian institution — required before applying
Official offer letter from institutionREQUIRED
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Identity Documents

Current valid passportREQUIRED
Must be valid for the full duration of your course plus at least 6 months
Previous passports (if any)
All passports held in the last 10 years
Birth certificateREQUIRED
National ID card (if applicable)
Change of name document (if name differs from passport)
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Financial Evidence

Bank statements (last 3–6 months)REQUIRED
Must show sufficient funds: AUD $21,041/year for living costs + full tuition fees
Scholarship letter (if applicable)
From Australian or foreign government, international organisation, or institution
Sponsor's financial documents
If a sponsor is paying — their bank statements + employment proof + support letter
Loan approval letter (if applicable)
From a bank or financial institution
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English Language

IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge (CAE/CPE) resultsREQUIRED
Required unless exempt (e.g., from an English-speaking country or your course is taught in English)
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Academic Records

Academic transcripts (all prior education)REQUIRED
Degree/diploma certificatesREQUIRED
School leaving certificate / Year 12 results
Curriculum Vitae (CV/résumé)
Recommended for postgraduate applicants
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Health & Character

Health Assistance Package (HAP) IDREQUIRED
Obtained by registering at the ImmiAccount portal before your medical exam
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)REQUIRED
Mandatory — must be purchased before applying. Policy must cover your full course duration
Police clearance certificateREQUIRED
Required from every country you've lived in for 12+ months since turning 16
Court records / criminal history statement
If you have any criminal convictions
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Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)

GTE / Genuine Student statementREQUIRED
Written statement explaining your reasons for studying in Australia, ties to home country, and future plans
Evidence of employment history or career plan
Supports your GTE claim
Evidence of family/property ties to home country
Strengthens GTE claim
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Photos & Additional

Recent passport-sized photosREQUIRED
35mm × 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
Parent/guardian consent (if under 18)
Plus welfare arrangement documents showing who will care for you in Australia
Marriage certificate (if accompanied by spouse/partner)
Dependants' documents (passport, birth certificate)
If including family members in application
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