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Australian--Student visa

All persons other than Australian and New Zealand citizens need a valid visa for travel to Australia which must be applied for before the journey commences. Student visa holders may apply for work rights in Australia, to allow them to work up to 20 hours per week during the semester/school term.

How do I apply?
Student visas can be applied for direct at this office or through a student agent. The Australian International Education Foundation on level 2 of the Australian High Commission will be able to provide a list of student agents upon request. Non-Malaysian nationals should contact the Visa Section of the Australian High Commission for further information or call (03) 246 5642 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm weekday afternoons except Wednesdays and public holidays.

Malaysian nationals who wish to apply for a student visa to Australia will need to submit the following:

o A completed visa application (form 157Y) – available at this office or from a student agent.
o Confirmation of enrolment, fully completed, from the educational institution in Australia upon lodgement of your application.
o Visa application fee (currently RM762.00) is payable upon lodgement of your application. See Types of Visas & Fees.
o Applicants under the age of 18 years, must provide a consent letter stating both parents' full names and signed by both parents.
o Medical Examination · Valid passport with at least one full blank page for the visa label. Medical examination and Health Cover is mandatory Applicants are required to undergo a medical examination with an appointed panel doctor. A list of panel doctors and medical examination forms are attached to the visa application form. Three passport size photographs of the applicant are required. Medical forms and X-ray reports must be returned to this office in a sealed envelope upon lodgement of an application. It is mandatory to hold the Overseas Students Health Cover and ensure that you pay the Overseas Student Health Charge. Your Confirmation of Enrolment should show that you hold acceptable cover.

What about dependants?
Dependants may accompany students and may apply for a visa on the same application form (non-Malaysians should enquire at the Visa section). Applicants should provide a set of passport size photographs for each dependant as well as a marriage certificate and children's birth certificate if applicable. Dependants must also undergo a medical examination and hold health cover. Dependants aged between 5 and 18 must be enrolled in an educational institution in Australia and evidence of a confirmation of enrolment must be submitted upon lodgement of the application.