Visa process for Australia
The Visa process is different in Australia compared to the USA. The visa application is done separately using an online portal and the documents required to apply for an Australian visa are
The admission confirmation letter issued by the university; document mainly shows that the student is admitted into the CRICOS registered program which is compulsory for Visa acceptance.
The student should have a valid passport with at least six months validity period or more. Whenever students have applied for a new passport or renewal of passport during their stay in Australia they should be informed at the embassy and their Visa should be updated with a new passport number.
For Visa acceptance, students should clear the English proficiency test and meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The test score card presented during the Visa should not be greater than three years from the visa application date. English Proficiency test accepted in Australia
Students should submit their medical fit proofs attested by a certified doctor. The student should provide their HAP ID in the visa application form. Medical check-ups can also be done after starting the visa process. Students should also have overseas students’ health cover insurance eligible till the completion of the course based on insurance tenure your visa duration might depend. The OSHC insurance in Australia for 12 months costs nearly 591 AUD.
The applicant should show that they have enough funds to support the entire course tuition fee, living expenses, and emergency expenses if any. They should also show traveling costs to and from Australia. All the funds need to be presented on paper signed by banks and government officers. Details and proofs of savings, fixed deposits, property paper, and student loans taken from bank anything should be submitted to the visa council.
It is the clearance provided by police and court proving that the student has not participated in any illegal or criminal activities. The document signed by passport officials needs to submit for this as proof.
As mentioned above students need to submit all the copies of their original transcripts right from schooling to a bachelor’s. Any flaws in the documents may lead to the rejection of a visa.
The statement of Purpose is written by students explaining their interest in the program and choosing Australia for completing their future studies. Students need to mention their future career plans and reasons to return to India.
Students should provide their experience certificates from their previous employers and provide the payment slips as proof. Along with that students should upload an updated resume to give a brief understanding of their skills.
Students also need to pay a visa application fee to process their application. Currently, the Australian student visa fee is around 650 AUD, this might change so it’s better to refer online portal before applying for a visa.
| S. no | Test | Minimum Score | Application Fee | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IELTS Academic | 6 with 6.5 bands in each part | 15,000 | https://ieltsregistration.britishcouncil.org/orsnbc |
| 2 | TOFEL | Minimum individual scores like L-12, R-13, W-21 & S-18 | 14,424 | https://www.ets.org/toefl.html |
| 3 | PTE Academic | Minimum of 50 in each section | 14,700 | https://www.pearsonpte.com/ |