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Visa Procedure - Australia

The requirements for an Australian student visa are relatively simple:

An Offer of Acceptance :
Before a student can apply for a student visa, a valid letter of offer from a CRICOS registered Australian institute is required ; visit cricos.deewr.gov.au

Financial Support: An applicant must demonstrate that they can support their tuition and living expenses while studying in Australia . The financial resources required (see Table below) vary between the different study levels.

FINANCES REQUIRED FOR AN AUSTRALIAN STUDENT VISA

Visa Class	Award Name	Duration	Finances Required
572	Certificate IV / Diploma / Advanced Diploma	2-2.5 years	Tuition + living costs for the full duration of course
573	Bachelors Degree or Graduate Diploma	3-4 years	Tuition + living cost for a maximum period of two years
573	Graduate Diploma	1 Year	Tuition + living cost for the year
573	Master Degree by course work	1-2 years	Tuition + living cost for the full duration of course
574	Masters Degree by research	1-2 years	Tuition + living cost for the first one year of the course or research.

English Language Proficiency: An applicant needs to demonstrate that have the English language skills to undertake their level of study.

Visa Class	Award Name	IELTS Required
572	Certificate IV / Diploma / Advanced Diploma	5.5
573 & 574	Graduate Diploma,Bachelor,Master Degree	6.0

Financing Your Australian education: While Australia offers one of the most affordable and high quality education qualifications for international students, cost is in important component you need to keep in mind while planning your education in Australia . You will need to demonstrate to the Australian Visa Office your capability of supporting your tuition and living expenses when you apply for a student visa.

Key points for your Australian Student Visa

The Australian Visa office takes around 6-8 weeks to process a student visa so it is important that students submit all the information required at the time of application. Here are the key requirements for Indian students applying for an Australian student Visa.

Living expenses are estimated at AUD 12,000 per annum.
Education Bank Loans from recognized financial institutions in India are accepted for all Australian student visa subclasses. Only some financial Institutions are recognized by the Australian Visa Office – see www.india.embassy.gov.au/immigration/student_funds.htm
Blood relations are accepted sponsors. Others may be accepted at the Discretion of the Visa Office.
For dependents, an additional finance needs to be shown.
The accepted and available liquid finances can be shown in the form of savings in a bank, fixed deposits, provident Funds and Post Office deposits, Bank Loans etc.
Bonafides – The student needs to submit their past academic records for verification and also needs to submit a statement of purpose for undertaking the desired course.
Medicals – After the student launches his visa file, they are Advised to undergo a medical check-up from a doctor appointed by the Australian High Commission.
Pay Tuition Fees – Students are required to pay the first semester tuition fees before applying for visas. On receipt of payment, the Australian institution issues an electronic confirmation of enrolment (COE) which is a mandatory document to apply for e-visas.
Passport –A student is now required to submit their passport after approval to the Australian Visa Office in Delhi for Final stamping.

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