Yes. But only if you meet all of the visa requirements. While Australia has continued to process student visa applications throughout the pandemic, now they have resumed granting student visa to students outside of Australia as well, if they meet all the requirements. Students studying online in Australian institutions are granted student visas, so that they will be able to enter Australia as soon as the borders open. The borders are expected to be open late 2021, or in 2022. So there is still hope that you will be able to study on campus.
If you would like assistance in applying for a student visa, you can contact Excel Education.
Listed below are the documents that you will need to submit for visa approval:
- Passport/ Birth Certificate
This is a basic requirement to travel to any country. You need to have a valid passport and submit a copy for visa processing.
- CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)/ Offer Letter
You can only apply for a visa, after your university provides you with a confirmation of enrolment, which is the last step of the application process.
- OSHC (Overseas Health Cover)
In order to study in Australia, every student needs to have a mandatory health cover. OSHC is of utmost importance to get a visa approval. This policy will cover any medical expenses while you are in Australia. You are also required to meet certain health requirements and you may be required to submit a health examination report. You will be responsible for the cost of this examination.
- Evidence of Financial Capacity for 12 months stay
The requirement set for yearly expenses by the Australian government is AUD$20,290. You are required to provide evidence that you have the financial capacity to live in Australia.
- English Language Test Scores
You will need to meet a certain English Language Requirement in order to get a visa approval. You will need to provide a certificate from an English Language test. For more information on the English Language Requirements, you can contact Excel Education.
The length of your student visa can be upto 5 years, depending on the duration of your course. It usually takes upto 4 months to process and approve a student visa, so you should apply for it a few months earlier, so that you will be able to enter as soon as the borders open.
One of the many benefits that you should know about Australian student visa is that you are allowed to work 40 hours a week while studying in Australia. In fact, in light of the pandemic, Australian government has now provided more flexibility with the working hours as well.
If you have more questions on the visa application process, you can contact Excel Education.