Student Visa Extension

Extend your Australian Student visa (Subclass 500) by first securing a new Coe from your institution, extending your OSHC, and lodging a fresh online application with a clear Genuine Student (GS) statement and financial evidence well before your current visa expires.

Overview How to Apply

Duration

Temporary

Cost

AUD $2,000

Processing Time

3-7 Months

Pathway

Pathway to Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

Overview

To continue studying past your current visa end date, you must extend your enrolment and health cover, then submit a new Subclass 500 application via Immi Account. The essentials are a new Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), proof of extended OSHC covering the entire intended stay, a valid passport, a Genuine Student (GS) statement, and evidence of financial capacity. Start early to allow processing time and avoid any gap in lawful stay. If you apply onshore before your current visa expires, you will typically receive a bridging visa to remain lawfully in Australia while your application is processed.

Do You Have What It Takes?

✔ Hold a valid current Student visa (or be onshore before it expires).
✔ Have a new, valid CoE covering your extended study period.
✔ Maintain OSHC for the full proposed visa duration.
✔ Meet Genuine Student (GS) requirements with a clear study plan.
✔ Satisfy English requirements if requested by DHA.

✔ Demonstrate financial capacity for tuition, living, and travel.
✔ Meet health and character requirements (health exams if asked).
✔ Have no visa condition breaches that bar further stay.
✔ Apply online via ImmiAccount before your current visa expires.
✔ Provide biometrics/extra documents promptly when requested.

Why Choose This Path?

Continue your studies in Australia without interruption.
Remain lawful on a bridging visa while your application is processed.
Keep work rights per Student visa conditions (e.g., 48 hrs/fortnight in session).
Maintain access to student services and campus facilities.
Travel in and out of Australia if visa travel facility is granted.
Align visa dates with your updated course end date.
Preserve eligibility for graduate or future visas if criteria are met.
Keep OSHC coverage aligned to protect against health costs.
Avoid compliance issues from study/visa gaps.
Peace of mind with a documented continuation plan.

Your Roadmap to Success

Request a CoE extension from your institution early.
Extend your OSHC to match the new proposed visa end date.
Review DHA requirements for up-to-date criteria.
Prepare your GS statement explaining your study intent and progress.
Gather documents: passport, new CoE, OSHC, finances, transcripts.
Create/update your ImmiAccount and start a new Subclass 500 application.
Complete forms accurately and upload all evidence clearly.
Pay the visa application charge and submit before expiry.
Undertake biometrics/health exams if invited and respond to RFIs fast.
Track your application and comply with bridging visa conditions.

Visa Duration

Initial Duration

Temporary

Visa Pathways

Pathway to Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

After finishing your Australian qualification, you can transition from a Student visa (Subclass 500) to the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) to live, study, and work in Australia. First, confirm your stream (Post-Study Work, Graduate Work, or second Post-Study Work if eligible), ensure your course is CRICOS-registered and meets Australian Study Requirement (usually at least 92 weeks and 16 calendar months), and check English, health, character, and AFP check requirements.