This visa allows you to stay in Australia as the guardian of an international student younger than 18 years of age studying in Australia on a student visa.
Overview
This visa allows you to stay in Australia as the guardian of an international student younger than 18 years of age studying in Australia on a student visa.
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The visa
The visa does not generally allow you to work.
You can care for more than one student.
Generally, there can be only one Student Guardian visa holder per student visa holder.
How long the visa lasts
You can stay in Australia for the same length of time as the student visa holder or until the student turns 18 years of age.
sufficient funds
primary Student Guardian must provide evidence of sufficient funds to:
- meet travel expenses; living costs and expenses of AUD 21,014 if intending to stay for 12 months or more, or pro rata if less than 12 months;
- meet the primary nominating student's travel expenses; living costs and expenses of AUD 21,014 if intending to stay for 12 months or more, or pro rata if less than 12 months; and course fees
- meet for any secondary Student Guardian applicant: travel expenses, living costs and expenses for a partner of AUD 7,362 and a dependent child of AUD 3,152; and school fees for school age dependents of AUD 8,296 if staying more than 12 months or pro rata if staying less than 12 months, unless waived in specified circumstances.
- demonstrate that the primary Student Guardian applicant’s spouse or de facto partner has a personal annual income that is at least AUD 72,592.
Bringing children
You can only bring children under six years old if either:
- there are compelling and compassionate reasons
- the granting the visa would significantly benefit the relationship between the Australian Government and the government of another country. If this is the case, you must be at least 21 and the student must be supported in writing by a parent or person who has custody
The child must meet the same health requirements as you and have health insurance for the duration of their stay in Australia.
Children six years old or older can come with you but they must apply for their own student visa.
NEED HELP?
VISA Aus has significant expertise in obtaining Student and Gaurdian visas. One of the main benefits of using VISA Aus to assist with your Student visa application is that we can lodge a "decision-ready" application on your behalf. This will lead to significantly faster processing than lodging directly with the Department.
Please contact us if you need help.