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Australian Student Visa Information

Obtaining an Australian Student Visa

Once you have accepted and paid (and you have obtained a Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA) and/or Guardianship) an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) will be sent to the Australian High Commission, Consulate, Embassy or Diplomatic Post nominated in your Acceptance. A copy will also be sent to you or your agent to include with your Australian Student Visa application.

A range of conditions may affect how you apply for an Australian Student Visa. Some students will be able to apply for their Australian Student Visa on-line, others will be required to submit a paper application. Medical examinations and other documentation may also be required.

Please note that if you do not have an appropriate visa you cannot enrol at the University of Sydney.

Please consult The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for further information.

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Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA)

Depending on your country of citizenship and course, you may be required to apply for a Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA) prior to accepting a Firm Offer. A PVA should be sought immediately as it can take 6 weeks or longer to obtain. Please contact the nearest Australian High Commission or Consulate for details or visit The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). Evidence of your PVA approval should be forwarded to your Admissions Officer.

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Conditions of an Australian Student Visa

Please come back later to this section as it is being updated.

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Current Australian Student Visa holders

If you currently hold an Australian Student Visa you will be required to apply for another visa for your new course. Please submit your application for a new visa to the Australian High Commission, Consulate, Embassy or Diplomatic Post that you nominated in your Acceptance.

More information about Australian Student Visas can be obtained from The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)

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Prospective Permanent Residents of Australia

If you are granted permanent residency, you should inform the International Office in person immediately as this may significantly affect your status at the University of Sydney.

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Guardianship

If you will be under 18 years of age when you arrive in Australia, you will need to demonstrate that appropriate guardianship arrangements have been made. For further information, please refer to The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

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