Australia Visa Requirements

Australian Student Visa applications are processed by the Australian High Commission, New Delhi. Students now have to apply, if eligible, under SVP (Streamlined Visa Processing), which has replaced PVA (Pre-Visa Assessment).

The following is the list of documents to be submitted along with the Visa application:

Document Checklist

Visa Application fee payable by Bank Draft favouring “Australian High Commission, New Delhi”

Completed application form – 157A

Nomination form 956 (if lodging through an agent)

Student has to pay the 1st Semester Fee and receive e-COE

Notarized copies of current and previous passports

Four recent passport size photos

Statement of Purpose

“Details of Relatives” form & Guardianship form (if under 18)

IELTS / TOEFL / PTE Scores

All Mark sheets, Certificates, Degrees and Diplomas

Employer Reference Letters

Affidavit of support from Sponsor & Student

Bank Statement / Passbook (last 3 months) & Balance Certificate

Income Tax returns of the sponsor (last 3 years)

Property Documents with Valuation Report

Details of acceptable funds (table/matrix)

Evidence of relationship with sponsor

Bank Loan Sanction Letter (if applicable)

Other Liquid Assets like Fixed Deposits

Visa Decision

As Australia has done away with student visa stamping in the passport to travel and enter Australia, a visa decision is intimated to the applicant electronically via email, once a decision has been made by the visa authorities.

If Approved

The department will send a Notification of Grant letter to your nominated postal or email address. It is recommended that you print this letter and keep it with you when you travel to and from Australia. This letter contains:

Your Visa Grant Number
The validity date of your visa
The visa conditions

If Not Approved

The department will send you a notification letter advising you of:

The reasons for the refusal
Your review rights
Time limit for lodging an appeal