Student Visa 500.
Start your Australian journey organised.
From CoE to OSHC to financial evidence — the 500 student visa has a short list of required documents but tight deadlines. Visafold tracks everything and reminds you before anything expires.
Processing time
1–6 weeks
Most straightforward applications
Documents needed
9 items
Plus ongoing evidence during study
OSHC required
Full duration
Overseas Student Health Cover mandatory
What you need
Key documents for your 500 visa
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
RequiredFrom your Australian institution. Must match your visa application details exactly.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
RequiredMandatory for the full duration of your visa. Check it starts before your visa.
English test results
RequiredIELTS, PTE, TOEFL or equivalent. Check minimum score requirements for your institution.
Financial evidence
RequiredProof of funds to cover tuition, living costs, and return travel. Bank statements typically required.
Passport
Valid for your full study period. Upload the bio-data page.
Genuine Temporary Entrant statement
A personal statement explaining your intentions to study and return home.
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