How to Extend The Student Visa in Australia?

Post finishing one’s studies in Australia or when your student visa is about to expire, there are some options available for you to extend your stay. Below are different options that you can explore to extend your student visa with cost to make an ideal application.

When you plan to extend your student visa, you have to be very clear as to why do you want to stay in Australia. Your end goal will determine how you can extend the visa and stay in the country a little longer. Some students post finishing their education, want to enhance their skills and develop themselves before returning and some students aim towards getting permanent residency in Australia. So we recommend consulting with an expert Visa Consultant for Australia beforehand

Study in Australia

Working towards your personal development or further education, it is important to research the available courses with their government website CRICOS which has the records of all the courses available in the country.

In case you are planning for a permanent residency, speaking to a Migration Agent specializing in the technicalities will be able to help you with the requirements and other necessary things to plan your transition with ease.

Cost and Expenditure

The extension of a student visa or its renewal will be approximately as much as you paid for the first time. There are some expenditures that will take up more of your savings such as

Student Visa Application- The student visa application fee is approximately $630 if you are the main applicant. The cost increases when you want to add your wife and children as well. In case of re-application to extend the visa, a sum of $700 AUD will be added each time you apply for an extension when in the country. The mode of payment is online where 1.1% is charged by the immigration department.

Tuition Fees– Look into the tuition fees which are the total course fees that you apply for. You will need confirmation of enrolment from the university/ college to be able to apply for a student visa. The schools that you plan to enroll in will give you payment options.

Student Health Cover– The student health cover will also be needed to be renewed and depending on the duration of the course this cover will have to be for the full duration. Remember, that the dependents will too need the cover and your cost will increase accordingly. An approximate amount of $550 will be a good amount for an individual first applicant.

Document Requirement

Whether your course is regular or streamlined, there are many documents that will be required. In the case of a streamlined course, you don’t have to share the English language report or a financial report but it can be asked during the process so ensure you have them all. But for a regular application, both financial support evidence and language proficiency is needed.

Apart from this, a passport, Overseas Student Health Cover, English language requirement, Proof of studies in Australia and overseas, CV/Resume, and GTE or Statement of the genuine temporary entrant are required.

Ways to Extend the student visa in Australia

There are different ways of applying for an extension but you will still have to prove your eligibility. Below are some ways.

A 485 visa-

Post studying for a bachelor’s or a master’s degree, you can apply for a work visa application for 2 or more years. And, in case you have completed a diploma in carpentry or cookery, you can also apply for a graduate visa for 18 months.

Tourist visa

Post completing your education, if you just want to extend your stay to explore the country you can opt for a tourist visa. With this, you can extend your stay for some period but will not be able to work and prove your intention.

Covid Visa

408 Covid visa is another option created by the government of Australia for students who cannot travel back to their countries due to covid

To extend your Student Visa in Australia, it is important you do thorough research and also consult the required authorities for a proper and easy transition.

For more detail, HS Consultants Education & Migration can help you smoothly extend your Australian Student Visa without any complexities. For any queries please contact our Study in Australia Consultant. We are always happy to help.