Apply for Student Visa for Australia on Visit Visa

Yes, you can apply for an Australian student visa while on a visit visa in Australia, but there are a few important things to consider:

1. Status While in Australia:

• If you're already in Australia on a visitor visa, you can apply for a student visa (subclass 500) while you're in the country, but you would need to ensure that you comply with the visa conditions.

• Visitor visa conditions typically do not allow you to study for longer than 3 months, so applying for a student visa while you're in Australia on a visitor visa is possible, but it can be a bit tricky.

2. Apply Before Your Visitor Visa Expires:

• You can apply for a student visa while you're on a visit visa, but you should ensure that your visitor visa is valid when you submit the application and when you receive the decision.

• If your visit visa expires before your student visa is granted, you may have to leave the country and wait for the student visa approval outside Australia. It's generally recommended to apply for the student visa well before your visitor visa expires to avoid any issues.

3. Bridging Visa:

• If you apply for a student visa while on a visitor visa, you may be granted a Bridging Visa (usually Bridging Visa A), which allows you to stay in Australia legally while your student visa application is processed.

• This bridging visa would typically let you stay in the country while waiting for a decision on your student visa application, but it might come with some restrictions, such as not being allowed to travel outside Australia while it's active.

4. Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirement:

• One key aspect of the Australian student visa application is the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement, which is designed to ensure that the applicant intends to stay in Australia temporarily for the purpose of studying and will return to their home country after completing their studies.

• Applying for a student visa while on a visitor visa may raise questions about your intent to stay temporarily, so you should be prepared to provide clear and strong evidence that you plan to comply with visa conditions and return to your home country after your studies.

5. Visa Conditions and Health Insurance:

• Make sure that you meet all the necessary requirements for a student visa, such as proving your financial capacity to study and live in Australia, meeting health and character requirements, and showing that you have overseas student health cover (OSHC) for the duration of your stay.

In Summary:

• You can apply for an Australian student visa while on a visit visa.

• Be aware of the expiration of your visit visa and ensure that you are compliant with visa conditions.

• You may receive a bridging visa to stay in Australia while awaiting the decision on your student visa.

• Make sure you meet all student visa requirements and be prepared to demonstrate your intent to study temporarily.

It’s always a good idea to check the most current guidelines from the Department of Home Affairs or consult with an immigration professional to ensure your application goes smoothly.