Student Visa Conditions

Are there any restrictions placed on a Student Visa?

Once you arrive in Australia and commence your course of study, you will be required to comply with a number of visa conditions related to your attendance and academic performance.

Some of the common conditions imposed on student visas include:

Condition Description
8101 Must not perform any work (until course has commenced and permission to work has been granted)
8105 Once permission to work has been granted, may work for up to 20 hours a week while the course is in session
8202 Must satisfy attendance and course requirements
8206 Must NOT change education provider during first 12 months of the course
8501 Must maintain adequate health insurance in Australia
8533 Must notify education provider if there is a change of address within 7 days
8534 May only apply for a further student visa with permission to work, a protection visa or a Graduate Skilled visa

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

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Apply for a Student Visa Offline

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

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