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- Home Affairs5005902 October 2026
Changes to Student Visa Application Rules
Home Affairs has updated requirements for Student visa subclasses 500 and 590. The fact sheet details these changes to help applicants understand new application processes.
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New rules for Student visa applications in Australia
Most temporary visa holders must now be outside Australia to apply for a Student or Student Guardian visa. Student visa holders have limited exemptions to apply while in Australia.
Read more - Home Affairs5005902 October 2026
New Student Visa Rules Starting 2 October 2026
Student visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) rules are changing from 2 October 2026, affecting who can apply while in Australia and family member eligibility.
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