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September 18, 2024
Restriction on student visa application onshore from 1st July, 2024

Restriction on student visa application onshore from 1st July, 2024

From 1 July 2024,Temporary Graduate, Visitor and Maritime Crew visa holders and some other visa holders will be unable to apply for a student visa while in Australia. These changes will restrict certain temporary visa holders from applying for a student visa while in Australia. In addition to existing visas from which it is already not possible to apply for a student visa (onshore),the lists are given below:

Temporary Graduate Visa holders should depart from Australia before visa expiry date or find skilled jobs ​​or other visa pathways, including those that may lead to becoming permanent residents of Australia. Visitor visa applicants who intend to study will be required to apply for their student visa from offshore (Outside Australia).​ Student visa applicants who are genuinely intending to pursue studies in Australia can apply outside from Australia. Those who meet the criteria will be granted a student visa.

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