Student Dependent Visa

Overview: International students can bring their immediate family members to Australia on a Student Dependent visa. This includes spouses, partners, and dependent children.

Eligibility:

• Must be an immediate family member (spouse/partner or dependent child) of the primary student visa holder.

Requirements:

• Identification Documents: Valid passport, birth certificate, etc.
• Health and Character Requirements: Health insurance and character documents.
• Proof of Financial Means: Evidence of financial support.
• Evidence of Relationship: Marriage or birth certificates.
• School Arrangements for Minors: Proof of education arrangements for children.

Process:

1. Application Submission: Apply online with required documents.
2. Fees: AUD 620 base fee for subsequent entrants.
3. Approval: Wait for processing, which takes approximately four months.

Key Points:

• Dependents can work once the primary student’s course begins.
• Dependents can study courses of up to three months.
• Subsequent entrants (family members joining later) must apply separately with supporting documents.