From 2 October 2026:

• Holders of 17 excluded visas — including 482, 485, visitor and working holiday — must apply from outside Australia and be outside at grant
• Most current students also apply offshore, unless an exemption applies
• The 28-day window to apply onshore after a visa expires is gone
• Family members can be included only in limited cases, and only when applying

Your course affects more than your studies. It can decide which pathways stay open after graduation.

• Pick a course that fits your study and work history
• Check how it leads to a Temporary Graduate (485) visa
• Check whether related occupations are in demand
• Avoid moving to a lower qualification later — that needs a new visa, lodged offshore

• Write your Genuine Student answers in your own words, backed by documents
• Show genuine access to 12 months of fees, A$29,710 living costs and travel
• Meet the English requirement for your passport and provider
• Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover for your whole stay