STEP BY STEP
Step 1
Before you apply
Outside Australia – Apply for your visa at least 8 weeks before your course starts.
Step 2
Gather your documents
To see what you will need to provide evidence of, use the Document Checklist Tool. Before you use this tool please read the disclaimer.
Enter your country of passport and education provider to get an accurate document checklist. Choose the option ‘I have not decided on a provider yet’ in the tool if you have not yet chosen a provider.
The tool will tell you what you will need to provide evidence of. If the tool says you need to provide evidence of a certain thing, select ‘Show steps’ to see what kind of evidence we might accept.
Re-check the document checklist based on the country of passport and education provider just before you submit your application to be sure you have the most current list. The Document Checklist Tool is updated twice a year on 31 March and 30 September.
Step 3
Apply for the visa
You must apply for this visa online. You can be in or outside Australia when you apply.
You should submit a complete and decision-ready application. Applications that are lodged without relevant documentation may be refused or delayed. The application form in ImmiAccount tells you what documents to attach.
Step 4
After you apply
See what you can and must do after you apply.
You should respond to any requests for information promptly. You do not need to wait until the deadline to respond to a Departmental request for further information. You should also regularly log into your ImmiAccounts to check for messages from the Department and respond promptly.
You should avoid booking travel before your visa has been finalised.
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Step 5
Visa outcome
We will let you know in writing our decision about your visa application. We will tell you:
- your visa grant number
- the date your visa expires
- your visa conditions
Keep a copy of the decision with you when in Australia.
If we refuse your visa we will let you know in writing. We will tell you why we refused and whether you have a right to a review of the decision.
We will not refund the application charge if we refuse your application.
Check up to date requirements through this link: