Visa Option 2 (Parent: Student visa (Main applicant))

For parents who wish to bring their child to Australia, the Student Subsequent Entrant option allows them to include their child as a dependent on their own Student Visa application. This option is available when the parent is the main applicant for the Student Visa and the child will be joining them as a subsequent entrant. It provides an opportunity for the child to study in Australia while being accompanied by their parent.

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1. Visa Option 2 (Parent: Student visa (Main applicant) / Child: Student Subsequent Entrant visa)

This visa option allows parents who are the main applicants for a Student Visa to bring their child to Australia under a Student Subsequent Entrant visa. This option enables the child to join their parent and study in Australia as a dependent.

Visa Option 2	Visa Type
Parent (Main applicant)	​​Student visa (Subclass 500)
Child	Student Subsequent Entrant visa (Subclass 500)​

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2. Child: Student Subsequent Entrant visa (Subclass 500)

Here is a document checklist and procedures diagram for enrollment in Australian public schools. This will facilitate a smooth registration process for students and their families.

Document Checklist for Confirmation of Placement (COP)

​Copy of the child's passport Copy of the parents' passports Photograph Parent's eCoE Certificate of current enrollment Transcripts of the past two years from previous schools Overseas student health cover (OSHC)

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3. Parent: Student visa (Main applicant) Process and Document Checklist

Ensure a smooth process of obtaining a Parent's Student 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 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.

​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) Child's Confirmation of Placement (COP) Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Documents (e.g. Personal statement, Bank statements, etc) Overseas student health cover (OSHC) Consent Document: Form 1229 (Consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child)