What are the new rules for an Australian student visa in 2025?

International students in Australia are required to follow the new rules for an Australia student visa. According to the latest Australian student visa application rules, every candidate’s visa application should include a valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The Australian government introduced new rules for international students that came into effect on January 1, 2025.
 

The CoE is a digital document authorized by Australian universities. It confirms that a student has been enrolled in the university and contains the same information as the Letter of Offer. To obtain the CoE, the international student must be accepted into the study program and pay the required tuition fees. 
 

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What are the latest rules for an Australian student visa?

According to the new rules, the inclusion of the CoE is mandatory for Australia student visa applicants. Student visa applications will be considered invalid if the CoE is not included. International students who do not include the CoE are ineligible for the bridging visa.
 

The CoE is a document confirming the international student’s enrolment. It includes details such as the study program, duration of the course, and fees.
 

Student visa applications without the CoE submitted before January 1, 2025, would be considered valid. The visa application must have a Letter of Offer.
 

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How does a Bridging Visa help international students in Australia?

A bridging visa facilitates international students to extend their stay in Australia. You can use the bridging visa while your primary visa application is being processed or while you wait for a decision on a new visa application. You must apply for a Bridging Visa A (BVA) subclass 010 before your current student visa expires.
 

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Requirements for Australia student visa

You must provide the following documents to apply for the Australia student visa. You must provide: 
 

• A valid passport
• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a designated Australian learning institute
• Passport-sized photographs
• A Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement explaining your intent to study in Australia and plan to return to your home country after completing your study program.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) valid for the duration of your study program in Australia.
• Previous academic certificates.
• Proof of qualifying the English language proficiency test.
• Proof of adequate funds to support yourself in Australia.
• Good health certificate
• Good character certificate.
• A Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) letter from your parents or sponsor if you are under 18.
   

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Steps to apply for an Australia student visa from India

The step-by-step procedure to apply for an Australian student visa is given below.
 

Step 1: Research the course and university you want to study in Australia.

Step 2: Evaluate your eligibility skills for an Australian student visa.

Step 3: Compile the required documents for the visa application.

Step 4: Submit the duly filled out Australia student visa application.

Step 5: Obtain the student visa and fly to Australia for studies.
 

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