Rules that determine whether there is a valid application for the Department to consider.
Visa application charges
Charge
Amount
Nil-fee class specified by instrument
Nil[item 1222(2)(a)(i)][reg 2.12C]
ELICOS or Non-Award sector
AUD $2,050 base + AUD $1,255 per adult + AUD $410 per minor (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply)[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1222(2)(a)]
All other students
AUD $2,500 base + AUD $1,530 per adult + AUD $500 per minor (non-Pacific-regional rate; a lower Pacific-regional rate may apply); applicants holding a passport specified in item 1222(5A) pay an AUD $2,050 base charge in any sector[F2026L00874 Sch 3 · item 1222(2)(a)(ib)–(ic)]
Subsequent temporary application charge
AUD $700 where payable[reg 2.12C(5)–(6)]
Application and grant location
Item
Rule
Application lodged
In or outside Australia, but not in immigration clearance
[item 1222(3)(b)]
Visa held at application
Situation
Requirement
Applicant in Australia at lodgement
Must hold a substantive temporary visa that is not excluded, or fit the limited bridging pathway
[item 1222(4)(b)]
Limited bridging pathway
Last substantive visa must have been a student visa, special purpose visa, or qualifying diplomatic visa, and the new student application must be made within 28 days of that visa ceasing
[item 1222(4)(b)]
One-off bridging limit
The bridging pathway is not available if the applicant has previously been granted a visa from an application made while not holding a substantive visa
[item 1222(4)(d)]
Study requirements
Item
Requirement
Evidence of intended study
Primary applicants must provide evidence of the intended course of study or study-related activity that meets the current instrument requirements
[item 1222(3)(c)]
Age requirements
Stream
Requirement
Under 18 at any time in Australia
Must provide evidence of intended accommodation, support and welfare arrangements
[item 1222(3)(d)]
Family members
Item
Requirement
Combined family application
Family members of a Subclass 500 applicant may combine their application where the application rules permit
[item 1222(3)(e)-(f)]