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Student visa (subclass 500)

The main visa to study a registered full-time course.

Overview

About this visa

The subclass 500 visa is the main student visa, letting you study a registered full-time course, work limited hours, and bring eligible family members with you.

You must be enrolled in a registered course, satisfy the genuine student requirement, and show that you have adequate funds and health cover for your stay.

It is the gateway not only to study but, with the right course, to post-study work rights and a potential pathway to skilled migration - so course choice matters from the start.

This may suit you if

  • You have, or are seeking, a place on a registered course
  • You can show adequate funds
  • You meet the genuine student requirement
  • You want work rights while you study
Eligibility

Eligibility & key requirements

  • Enrolment in a registered full-time course
  • Meeting the genuine student requirement
  • Adequate funds for tuition, living and travel
  • Health cover for your stay
  • English at the required level for your course
  • Health and character requirements
Details

What this visa allows

  • Full-time study at a registered provider
  • Limited work during study, often more in breaks
  • Bringing eligible family members
  • A potential pathway to post-study work and PR
Working with us

How the process works

Every application follows the same disciplined path, so you always know the next step.

1

Assess

We review your full profile, confirm the visas you realistically qualify for and recommend the strongest route for your goals.

2

Plan

You receive a clear written plan setting out timelines, costs, the documents needed and any gaps to close before lodging.

3

Prepare

We draft your submissions, complete every form and assemble your evidence so the application is accurate and decision-ready.

4

Lodge

We lodge your application, track its progress and respond on your behalf to any request from the authorities.

5

Outcome

We see you through to the decision, and support you afterwards with arrival, conditions, renewals and future permanent residency or citizenship.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Can I work while I study?
Most student visas allow limited work during your course and often more during breaks, and your accompanying partner may also have work rights. We confirm the current conditions for your visa and course.
Can studying lead to permanent residency?
It can. The right qualification can lead to post-study work rights and then skilled migration, but outcomes depend on your occupation, points and current policy. We plan your course choice with the PR goal in mind while keeping expectations realistic.
How long will my application take?
Processing times vary by visa type and change regularly, and they depend on your documents and personal circumstances. We give you a realistic, up-to-date estimate for your situation and keep you informed while the case is assessed.
Can I include my family?
Many visas let you include a partner and dependent children, either together with your application or by adding them later. We confirm exactly who you can include and prepare their documents alongside yours.
Do I have to visit your office in Jalandhar?
No. We work with clients across India and around the world. Your case can be handled entirely by phone, email and video call if that is easier for you.
How Rahil Migration helps

From first question to grant

  • Match you to the right provider and course
  • Prepare a genuine, well-evidenced application
  • Calculate and evidence your financial requirements
  • Plan study-to-work-to-PR pathways where possible
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