Less than 12 Months in Australia Student Visas

Students taking courses in Australia for less than 12 months (usually a study abroad semester or 2 semester program) can apply on-line if they meet the following conditions:

• Are a citizen of Norway, Sweden or the USA
• Are aged 18 years or over
• Have access to the internet
• Hold a valid US passport
• Have an Official Confirmation of Enrollment Form from an Australian institution
• Not including any family members on the application
• Intend on studying in Australia for less than 12 months therefore applying
  for visa subclass 573 (Higher Education Sector)

If you do not meet these qualifications, please click here.

If you meet the above qualifications, please continue reading or print out for your records. If you have questions, please read these before continuing with the E-visa process.

Students qualifying for the "E-Visa" should follow the process listed below:

• Log onto http://www.immi.gov.au (Home page for DIMA)
• Click on the "Online Visas & Services Box" located beneath the main menu
• You are now on the "On-line visa page"
  Click on "If you are outside Australia you can apply for a Student Visa"
• Please read the General Information .
  At the bottom of that page, click on the "I would like to proceed" link from Getting Started.
• You are now on "A Few Questions... page 1" with reference to Assessment Levels.
  Scroll Down past the first box as it is for student within Australia.
  Go to the next set of choices "I am currently outside Australia"..
  Click on the first offering "Wishing to study in Australia" that is for US citizens
• You are now on the sections that confirms you are applying for a subclass 573 Higher Education visa for US
  study abroad students. Click on the Yes if you wish to proceed.
• You are then in the beginning of the application where is specifies the process. Please read this carefully, and
  click on the Apply Here button at the bottom of the page to continue.
• You are then at the Terms and Conditions page of the E-Visa. Click on the I accept terms button to continue.
• You are then in the E-Visa application. There are 8 easy to follow steps that take 15-30 minutes.

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