Student Visa Entitlements

What does a student visa entitle me to?

As the holder of a student holder you:

have multiple entry to and from Australia for the duration of your visa, without any restrictions;
may be able to include dependents such as your spouse (married or de facto partner) and your children in your application;
may apply for "permission to work" once you have arrived in Australia and have commenced your course of study;
can apply for sponsorship by an Australian employer through either the temporary 457 Business Long Stay visa or the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS);
may be eligible to apply for onshore permanent residency through the Skilled Overseas Student Visa category after completion of at least two years full-time study and provided you meet the basic requirements and in most cases, pass the Points Test.

The appropriate form to use in these circumstances is:
Form 157E - Electronic Application for a Student (Temporary) Visa.

The appropriate form to use in these circumstances is:
Form 157A - Application for a Student (Temporary) Visa.