🇦🇺 Student visa (subclass 500)
Australia Student Visa Processing Time
How long the Student visa (subclass 500) takes and when Indian students should apply.
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Funds: AUD 29
- Interview: Sometimes
- File review & mock interview
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Quick answer
Australia student visa processing time: the short answer
Varies — check the Department of Home Affairs global processing times Apply as soon as you have your offer documents — ideally 2–3 months before your course starts.
Official sources: Home Affairs — Student visa (subclass 500)
Student visa (subclass 500) at a glance
- Visa
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Fee
- AUD 2,000 base application charge (from July 2025), plus charges for any family members
- Processing
- Varies — check the Department of Home Affairs global processing times
- Funds
- AUD 29,710 a year for living costs (main applicant), plus tuition and travel
- Interview
- Sometimes — a phone or video interview can be part of the Genuine Student assessment
- Dependants
- Family members can be included if you show extra funds
Timeline
When to apply for the February (Semester 1) intake
- 01
4–6 months before
Accept your offer, arrange funds and the loan sanction letter.
- 02
3 months before
Collect offer documents and book biometrics (at an Australian visa application centre (VFS) if requested).
- 03
2–3 months before
Submit the application. Varies — check the Department of Home Affairs global processing times
- 04
After the decision
Book flights and accommodation only once the visa is approved.
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AUD 2,000 base application charge (from July 2025), plus charges for any family members
Varies — check the Department of Home Affairs global processing times
AUD 29,710 a year for living costs (main applicant), plus tuition and travel
Sometimes — a phone or video interview can be part of the Genuine Student assessment
Genuine Student concerns (course not linked to background or goals), Funds that don't meet the requirement or can't be traced and English score below the visa minimum
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