ABOUT THE COUNTRY
Capital: Canberra 
Largest City: Sydney
Dialing code: +61
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Type of Country: Commonwealth Country
Population: 24,168,303
Official languages:: English
Government: Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
National Animal: Kangaroo and EMU.
Australia is the only nation that is a continent with its capital as Canberra. Australia is spread over an area of 7,617,930 sq km. It is the biggest island on the earth and is the sixth-largest country in the world in land area. Australia has the 14th largest economy in the world. In terms of the industrialized economy, it is the 9th largest. It is the 15th richest nation in per capita terms and is the 6th oldest continuously functioning democracy in the world.
The country has a well-developed education system with participation rates among the highest in the world. Each year, an increasing number of international students pass out from colleges in Australia. Australians enjoy quality of life which is as rated one of the highest in the world. Australia’s clean physical environment, health services, education, and lifestyle combine to make it an attractive place to live. Australia started the system of the secret ballot and that of voting for women. Australia’s system of government reflects the British and North American models of liberal democracy but has unique Australian features.
STUDENT FEES STRUCTURE
AUSTRALIA EMBASSY FEES- STUDENT VISA
| Student visa (subclass 500) | $ 710 |
| Additional applicant charge 18 and over | $ 530 |
| Additional applicant charge under 18 | $ 175 |
STUDENT WORK RIGHTS
The student can work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight when the course is in session and can work for unlimited hours during vacations. International students studying for master’s degrees by research or Ph.D degrees can work for unlimited hours.
DEPENDENT WORK RIGHTS
The spouse of a student can work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight. If the student is studying at a master’s or Ph.d level, a spouse can work full-time, once the student starts his/her main course.
POST-STUDY WORK RIGHTS
Graduates who have completed a bachelor’s degree or Masters by coursework degree in Australia will be eligible to apply for a two-year post-Study work visa.
Graduates who have completed a Master by research degree or a Doctorate in Australia will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa for three or four years respectively.
Other students may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Skilled Graduate [subclass 485] visa. The subclass 485 visa is a temporary visa that allows an 18-month stay to work in Australia
The spouse and children of a student can accompany them to Australia if the student’s course duration is 12 months or longer.
MINOR STUDENTS OR UNDER 18 STUDENTS
Usually, International students studying in Australia on a student visa will require a guardian if they are under 18 years of age.
Visa Fees is AUD 710 for Main Applicant, AUD 530 for Additional Applicants over 18, and AUD 175 for Additional Applicants below 18. You can use this link to know the fees i.e. https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Visa-1.
4 Passport size Photographs with White backgrounds and the photo should be in JPEG format.
Qualification Documents (Original & Photocopy) from Matriculation onwards, Senior Secondary, Graduation, IELTS Score and all the documents should be in notarized form.
Passport all pages for all passports and previous passports.
E- Medical i.e HAP ID
Financial Documents / Education Loan and it should be 3 months old.
Income Tax Returns for all sponsors (3 Years) & Pan Card
Work Experience Letter (Photocopy)
Telephone Numbers of Banks, where funds are held.
Stamp Papers
25/- for Self
25/- for Parents
20/- for each additional Sponsor
Residential Address of all sponsors along with Telephone no’s. and their Employer name
Medical for any type of Australia Visa can be done only through the PANEL DOCTORS of the Australia High Commission. For detailed information, please see the link below:-https://www.border.gov.au/Lega/Lega/Help/Location/india
PERMANENT RESIDENCY for Australia
Here is a golden opportunity to settle in Australia through Permanent Residency. To qualify for Permanent Residency, the candidate requires 60 points. The point system comprises of Qualification, Age, Experience, English Language Ability, State Govt. Nominations, Eligible Relative Nominations, etc. The occupations in demand are mentioned in SOL (Skilled Occupation List) and CSOL(Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List), and the persons in the following trade will easily get Permanent residency within 6 months to 1 year if they fulfill the above Criteria.
In this SOL demand list – All ITI trade persons/ Technical Persons/ B.E/ B.Tech /Polytechnic Diploma holders / Teachers with B.Ed/ M.Ed Qualification/ Nurses / Doctors/ Accountants/ CA/ M.Com from PU/ University Lecturer/ Professors are eligible to get PR.
They all will get PR if they satisfy the following conditions :
- Experience of 3- 4 years in their trade.
- In IELTS/ PTE, at least 6 bands in General for trade persons, 7 Bands in each module in Academic for Accountants/ Nurses/Doctors, etc. The age should be between 22- 50 years.
CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Member of MARA, We are bound by the code of Conduct of MARA. The link for the same is mentioned below:-
EMBASSY ADDRESS
Australian High Commission
1/50 G, Shanti Path
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi
Disclaimer: We have provided the details according to the best of our knowledge and prevailing norms in the country, which are subject to changes from time to time.
