Student visa (subclass 500)
Evidence checklist — as at 2026-03-15. All requirements are sourced from current Australian migration law.
genuineGenuine Student Requirement2 items
You must intend to stay in Australia temporarily and genuinely engage with your studies. Decision makers assess this by weighing your circumstances, including your immigration and compliance history, ties to home country, economic situation, and course consistency with your future plans.
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)Not started
Proves: Demonstrates that you are enrolled in a registered course with a current CRICOS-registered provider, which is a pre-condition for the Student visa and supports your genuine student intent by anchoring you to a specific, approved course.
⚠ Common gaps (4)
- • CoE issued before course has been formally confirmed — reissue required if course details change
- • CoE for a different course than the one being applied for
- • CoE issued more than 12 months before application submission without explanation
- • No CRICOS code visible on the document
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)Not started
Proves: Demonstrates enrolment in a registered CRICOS course, anchoring the applicant to a specific approved course and supporting genuine student intent.
⚠ Common gaps (4)
- • CoE issued before course was formally confirmed — reissue required if course details change
- • CoE for a different course than the one being applied for
- • CoE issued more than 12 months before application without explanation
- • No CRICOS code visible on the document
englishEnglish Language Proficiency2 items
You must demonstrate sufficient English language ability to undertake your chosen course. Acceptable evidence includes an approved English test (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2, OET), or study in an approved English-speaking country within the last two years. Minimum scores vary by course and provider type.
- Approved English Language Test ResultNot started
Proves: Demonstrates you meet the English proficiency threshold for your course type and provider. Accepted tests include IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency, and OET.
⚠ Common gaps (5)
- • Test result more than 3 years old at the expected date of decision — rebook required
- • Using IELTS General Training instead of IELTS Academic
- • Sub-band score below minimum even when overall score passes — all bands must individually meet threshold
- • No test booking made yet — creates timeline risk if result takes 2–4 weeks
- • PTE or TOEFL scores not meeting all sub-score minimums (listening, reading, writing, speaking treated separately)
- Approved English Language Test ResultNot started
Proves: Demonstrates the applicant meets the English proficiency threshold for their course type and provider. Accepted tests: IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2, OET.
⚠ Common gaps (4)
- • Test result more than 3 years old at expected date of decision — rebook required
- • Using IELTS General Training instead of IELTS Academic
- • One or more sub-band scores below the minimum even when overall passes — all bands must individually meet threshold
- • No test booking made yet — creates timeline risk if result takes 2–4 weeks
financialFinancial Capacity0 items
You must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and return travel for yourself and any accompanying family members. The threshold is set by legislative instrument and is assessed at the time of application.
No evidence items seeded for this requirement yet.
healthHealth Requirement0 items
You and all family members included on your application must meet the health requirement. This typically requires completing an immigration medical examination with an approved panel physician. Some applicants may be exempt based on their country of origin and length of stay.
No evidence items seeded for this requirement yet.
characterCharacter Requirement0 items
You must satisfy the character requirement under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958. This includes not having a substantial criminal record and not posing a risk to the Australian community. Most applicants will need to provide police clearance certificates from countries where they have lived for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (from age 16).
No evidence items seeded for this requirement yet.