Enrollment
Evidence of your enrollment must be provided to make a valid application.
- If applying outside Australia this must be a Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) for all intended courses.
- If applying in Australia this can be a letter of offer or CoE for all intended courses but a CoE must be provided before the visa can be granted.
Exceptions
You do not need to supply a Confirmation of Enrolment if you are:
- sponsored by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – provide a letter of support
- sponsored by the Australian Department of Defence – provide a letter of support
- a secondary exchange student – provide an Acceptance Advice of Secondary Exchange Student (AASES) form
- a postgraduate research student required to remain in Australia for marking of your thesis – provide a letter from your education provider.
Health insurance
Evidence of adequate health insurance. Your education provider could arrange this. Health insurance can only be met by Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You might only need to provide details in your application or you might be asked for evidence of your policy. Note: If you are from Norway, Sweden or Belgium, you might not have to obtain OSHC.
Genuine temporary entrant requirement
Evidence to show that you meet the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for a student visa. This can include a statement that you intend to genuinely stay in Australia temporarily. The Department will consider your circumstances, your immigration history, if you are a minor and the intentions of a parent, legal guardian or spouse, and any other relevant matter.
Identity
Evidence of your identity. This might include a certified copy of your passport, Birth Certificate or Driver’s Licence.
Change of name
If anyone in the application has changed his or her name, certified copies of documents verifying the name change. This might include a marriage or deed poll certificate or a certified copy of evidence of the name change.
Relationship – spouse, de facto partner
Evidence of your relationship with your spouse/de facto partner. This could include a certified copy of your marriage certificate, Family Book, Household Booklet or other evidence of family composition.
Employment history
Evidence of current or most recent employment which might include payslips or a contract. You can also attach your most recent curriculum vitae or résumé. Your curriculum vitae or résumé should include full employment and educational history, including dates and positions held for at least the last five years.