Visa Option 1 (Child: Student visa (Main applicant))

The Student Guardian visa (Subclass 590) is designed for parents or legal guardians who wish to accompany their children studying in Australia. This visa allows parents to provide support and care to their children during their educational journey. With the Student Guardian visa, parents can actively participate in their children's lives, ensuring their well-being and academic progress. This visa enables parents to experience Australia's education system and foster a nurturing environment for their children's development, creating unforgettable family memories along the way.

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1. Visa Option 1 (Parent: Student Guardian visa / Child: Student visa (Main applicant))

This visa option allows parents to obtain the Student Guardian visa while their child becomes the main applicant for the Student visa. It provides an opportunity for parents to accompany and support their child's educational journey in Australia. Find out more about this visa option and its requirements for a seamless study abroad experience.

Visa Option 1	Visa Type
​Parent	​Student Guardian visa (Subclass 590)
Child (Main applicant)	​Student visa (Subclass 500)

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2. Child: Student visa (Main Applicant) Process and Document Checklist

This comprehensive checklist covers the step-by-step process, school application requirements, and necessary documents for obtaining a Child's Student Visa as the main applicant. From visa application procedures to school admission forms and supporting documents, ensure a smooth transition for your child's study abroad journey in Australia.

Document Checklist for Australian Public Schools

​Copy of the child's passport Copy of the parents' passports Photograph Certificate of current enrollment Transcripts of the past two years from previous schools Parental declaration form (for parent guardianship) or Homestay information form (for homestay) or Nomination form for a guardian (for close relatives)

​​Eligibility for Applying for Australian Student visa

a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Adequate English language proficiency (if required) Genuine intention to study and comply with visa conditions. Meet health and character requirements. Financial capacity to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance. Meet specific age and educational requirements for the chosen visa subclass.

​Document Checklist for Australian Student visa

Identity documents: Copy of the child's passport Birth certificate of the child Family relationship certificate Study and GTE documents: Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Documents (e.g. Personal statement, Bank statements, etc) Overseas student health cover (OSHC) Guardian or Accommodation Documents (choose one): Form 157N (Nomination of a student guardian) or Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) Consent Document: Form 1229 (Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child)

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3. Parent: Student Guardian visa Process and Document Checklist

Ensure a smooth process of obtaining a Parent's Student Guardian Visa with this comprehensive checklist. It provides a detailed step-by-step overview, covering essential documents such as application forms, financial documentation, and health insurance requirements. Stay well-prepared to support your child's study abroad experience in Australia by fulfilling all the necessary requirements outlined in this guide.

Eligibility for Applying for Student Guardian Visa

​Parent or direct blood relative approved by the immigration department Ability to provide accommodation, general welfare, and support to the student studying abroad Sufficient financial capability to cover the expenses and costs incurred by the student studying abroad Eligibility for registering for OVHC (Overseas Visitor Health Cover) insurance Good physical health, no criminal record, and no history of visa cancellation or refusal in Australia

​Document Checklist for Student Guardian visa

​Identity documents: Copy of the parent's passport Copy of the child's passport Photographs (of the parent and any dependents) Birth certificate of the parent Family relationship certificate GTE and OSHC documents: Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Documents (e.g. Personal statement, Bank statements, etc.) Overseas Visitor health cover (OVHC) Student Guardianship Document: Form 157N (Nomination of a student guardian) Bringing Children Document: Form 1229 (Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child)

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4. Accommodation Options

International students under 18 years old are required to reside with a parent holding a guardian visa or an approved caregiver. Accommodation options are determined based on the student's enrolled school year. If students are not living with a parent or an approved relative designated by the Department of Home Affairs, they will be accommodated in facilities approved by the Australian Department of Education. The diagram below outlines the accommodation choices available to students throughout Australia, which may differ depending on their specific school years.

NEW SOUTH WALES

VICTORIA

QUEENSLAND

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

What is Homestay Accommodation?	​Homestay accommodation offers international students a valuable experience to fully immerse themselves in Australian culture by living with a local family. Homestay arrangements can involve individuals, couples, or entire families. Students will receive a warm reception at Sydney International Airport and continuous support from their caring host family throughout their academic journey.
​Why Choose Homestay Accommodation?	​Homestay accommodation offers students: A safe living environment The opportunity to enhance English language skills A unique experience of living with an Australian family A caring and supportive family environment. ** All homestay families have undergone a Working With Children Check (WWCC) and are supervised by a registered homestay provider under DE International.
Homestay Services	​Homestay providers offer students: A private and fully furnished bedroom in a family's home, complete with a bed, study table, chair, and storage space. Provision of all meals, including the option to prepare lunch for school days. Access to household amenities, such as laundry facilities. As members of the homestay family, students are expected to participate in household responsibilities, such as maintaining their bedroom and assisting with tasks like clearing the table after meals.
​Parent-nominated Homestay	​Parents have the option to nominate a distant family member or a close family friend as a caregiver. The nominated homestay caregiver must undergo assessment by DE International and meet the required minimum standards before approval can be granted.