Australia Visa Information - Bangladesh - Visa Types

The information on this page is specific to applicants resident in Bangladesh.

STUDENT VISAS - GENERAL INFORMATION

“Important announcements for Student visa applications implemented from 24 March 2012.”

The Australian Government has implemented the second stage of changes in response to the Student Review conducted by Michael Knight.

Full information can be found on the Department’s website:
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/knight
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/stage-two-knight-review-changes-fact-sheet.pdf

A new Form 157A will be in use from 24 March 2012 and all visa applicants should ensure that they are using the current Form 157A and current checklist

“Important announcements For Student Visa Application implemented from 5th November 2011 “

The Australian Government has implemented the first changes in its response to the Student Review conducted by Michael Knight.

Full information can be found on the department's website here
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/knight/

Acceptable exchange rate

	From 5 November 2011, the Australian High Commission will no longer set an acceptable exchange rate for student visa applicants.
	Students will need to provide a printout from an exchange website – www.oanda.com
	The printout must be done in the 2 days prior to the application lodgement (i.e. the day of or the day before lodgement)

Cessation of PVA
From 5 November, the AHC will no longer use the PVA process. AHC will expect clients to lodge a Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) at the time the application is lodged.

Documents Sighting'
Student visa applicants will be contacted directly by the AHC for interview and will be expected to provide all relevant documents to AHC directly at the time of interview.

The information on this page is specific to applicants in Bangladesh. There are 7 visa sub-classes in Australia's overseas student visa program:

All students intending to apply for a student visa should check the Assessment Level and requirements that will apply to their application on the Department of website

Student visas are only available to students who wish to undertake a registered course on a full-time basis. Visas are not available to part-time students or for studies by correspondence. For details of full-time, registered courses refer to the Department of Education, Science and Training website

Students should also refer to the Study in Australia website

Financial requirements

Student visa applicants are required to show evidence of a money deposit with a financial institution. Only scheduled banks operating under the Banking Companies Act 1967 are taken to meet the definition of "financial institution". Evidence of money deposits held with institutions other than those listed will not be accepted.

Student Agents

The Australian High Commission does not endorse the services of any particular student agent or education provider. Applications received from agents are processed in the same way as applications received directly from visa applicants.

Paying Fees to Education Providers

Student visa applicants are advised to lodge a Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) at the time the application is lodged.
Acceptance by an Australian educational institution does not in any way guarantee that a visa will be granted. Student visa applicants must meet legislative requirements for the grant of a visa.

Arrangements for payment of tuition fees are a private matter between the student and the educational institution. The Australian government is not involved in any way and accepts no liability. If an application for a student visa is rejected, obtaining a refund from the institution is the student's responsibility.

VISA APPLICATION
PROCESS

Step 1

Select a visa subclass which is appropriate for the purpose of your travel to Australia and download the relevant visa application form.

Please note: You can also obtain a visa application form at the Australian Visa Application Centre (AVAC).

Step 2

Your visa application may require supporting documentation For a list of supporting documentation required for your visa; see the checklist under the relevant visa category. Gather together required supporting documentation for your application.

To avoid possible delays, you should include all relevant information and additional documentation in support of your application at the time of lodgment (see the checklist under the relevant visa category)

Step 3

Walk in to AVAC to lodge your application and submit your biometrics.

Step 4

Lodge your visa application and submit your biometric data at an AVAC. The Australian Visa Office may contact you to request additional information.

Step 5

Important note for visa applicants:

To make a valid application, applicants must lodge a complete and signed application form for the appropriate visa class, pay the appropriate visa application charge and provide their biometrics. Application forms for persons aged under 18 years must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

All supporting documents and information should be submitted together with the application. Any documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

To avoid possible delays, you should include all relevant information and additional documentation in support of your application at the time of lodgment (documents required see the checklist available under the relevant visa category).

If you do not provide all the specified documentation at the time you lodge your application a decision may be made on the basis of the available information. Australian migration legislation permits a decision to be taken at any time after the application has been lodged.

You may be charged a courier cost for any additional documents which you subsequently submit to the Australian Visa Apllication Centre.

Step 6

Apply early and travel on time