If you are not an Australian citizen, you will need a visa to enter the Australian territory, which you will need to apply for before leaving India.
Are you thinking about going to Australia to study English, go to college or take a career path to qualify in a specific field? Then find out why you have to stop thinking about it and book your flight now! Australia has always been a country much loved by international students, just think of the fact that despite having a population of only 23 million people, it is the THIRD COUNTRY IN THE WORLD, after Great Britain and the United States, with the highest number of students international! And this is because the investments that the Government makes available to this sector are very high (and will be increasingly so), to the point that Education is one of the 5 sectors with the greatest growth in the Australian economy.
But that’s not all, Australia’s ranking as regards the reception of international students is destined to improve more and more: in fact, in 2015 record numbers were reached! Nearly half a million international students, from around 200 countries around the world, have chosen Australia to pursue a course of study, increasing the community of foreign students in the land of kangaroos by 10% compared to 2014.
A great result, demonstrating the high competitiveness that this country has been able to develop in the sector over the years, offering high quality training services but also excellent conditions for the payment of school fees.
There are various types of visas for Australia, depending on the nationality of origin of the applicant, their age, and the declared travel intent (study, work, etc.). However, they can be traced back to some main categories.
In most cases, you start your Australian experience with a temporary visa that you apply for online on the Australian immigration website. The approval times for temporary Australian visas are quite short. They range from 24 hours for tourist and Working Holiday visas up to a maximum of one month for study visas.
While the procedures for other types of visas can take longer. Our staff can recommend temporary visas that are best suited to individual needs and provide assistance with filling out. For more technical visas based, for example, on your skills, we can recommend that you contact a qualified migration agent. At Go Study we collaborate with various migration agents in Australia who can offer advice on the matter: contact us for more information.
But given that there are many types of visas for Australia: Which to choose? Here is a brief summary of the characteristics of each visa!
THE TOURIST VISA FOR AUSTRALIA:
The Tourist Visa (Subclass 651) is aimed at those who go to Australia on vacation, for social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives and friends or for other short-term and non-professional purposes. The tourist visa is valid for one year and allows you to enter and stay in Australia for up to 3 months at a time.
With the tourist visa it is possible to study for up to 12 weeks, but it is not possible to work. In addition, the tourist visa for Australia is free.
Who is it recommended for?
The tourist visa is recommended, for example, for those who want to take a short study holiday without having to worry about work.
THE STUDENT VISA:
The Student Visa (subclass 500) allows you to enter Australia as a student and work part-time. To obtain a study visa for Australia it is therefore necessary to enroll in a course. Once enrollment in an Australian school has been confirmed, it is possible to apply for a visa.
The Australian study visa can be associated with several courses (even more than one in the same visa):
English courses (ranging from General English to improve command of the language to advanced courses for exam preparation such as IELTS or Cambridge);
Professional courses (for which Australia offers a very wide choice);
University courses (many of the Australian universities are at the top of the world rankings).
The duration of the visa depends on the duration of the course or courses to which you enroll. The Student visa for Australia allows you to work up to a maximum of 40 hours every 2 weeks. The study visa for Australia costs 620 Australian dollars
Who is it recommended for?
The Australian study visa is a visa suitable for different needs. In particular, it can be requested by those who want:
- Study in Australia with the possibility of working (even after 31 years of age)
- Start your experience in Australia focusing first on the study of the language
