Australia

Student visa (subclass 500) Document Checklist

The required and optional documents for a Student visa (subclass 500) application to Australia, organized to build your case file with confidence.

9
documents: 9
required: 0
optional

Required documents9

Valid Passport
A valid passport with at least 6 months validity
Birth Certificate
Official birth certificate with translation if not in English/French
Police Clearance Certificate
Police clearance from all countries lived in for 6+ months since age 18
Language Test Results
IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF test results (must be less than 2 years old)
Educational Diplomas/Degrees
All diplomas, degrees, and certificates with official transcripts
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
ECA report from designated organization (WES, IQAS, ICAS, etc.)
Skills Assessment Result
Positive skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
Official CoE from an Australian education provider
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Proof of OSHC insurance for the duration of your stay

Note: This is general document guidance for organizing your case file, not legal advice. Document requirements change; always verify the current list against the official government source before you submit.

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Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for Student visa (subclass 500) (Australia)?: This checklist lists 9 document types for the Student visa (subclass 500) case file — 9 required. The full list, with what each item means, is below.
How many documents are required vs optional for Student visa (subclass 500)?: 9 of the 9 listed document types are required; 0 are optional or apply only in certain cases.
Can I track my Student visa (subclass 500) documents in one place?: Yes — save this checklist to your Hijraah case file to mark each document pending, uploaded, or verified as you gather it.

Required documents9

Valid Passport

A valid passport with at least 6 months validity

Birth Certificate

Official birth certificate with translation if not in English/French

Police Clearance Certificate

Police clearance from all countries lived in for 6+ months since age 18

Language Test Results

IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF test results (must be less than 2 years old)

Educational Diplomas/Degrees

All diplomas, degrees, and certificates with official transcripts

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)

ECA report from designated organization (WES, IQAS, ICAS, etc.)

Skills Assessment Result

Positive skills assessment from a relevant assessing authority

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

Official CoE from an Australian education provider

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Proof of OSHC insurance for the duration of your stay

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for Student visa (subclass 500) (Australia)?

This checklist lists 9 document types for the Student visa (subclass 500) case file — 9 required. The full list, with what each item means, is below.

How many documents are required vs optional for Student visa (subclass 500)?

9 of the 9 listed document types are required; 0 are optional or apply only in certain cases.

Can I track my Student visa (subclass 500) documents in one place?

Yes — save this checklist to your Hijraah case file to mark each document pending, uploaded, or verified as you gather it.