This is a temporary visa. We will determine the length of the visa by the student visa holder’s stay and their age.
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Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)
Visit to support a child who holds a student visa.
At a Glance
From AUD 2,000.00 Cost Exemption From 22 March 2025, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid Student or Student Guardian visa application. See About this visa. To work out what your visa will cost, use the Visa Pricing Estimator. The estimator does not take into account the other costs.
for an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.
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You need to
- be the student's parent, custodian or relative who is 21 years or older
- have and show evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself and the student during your stay
- have adequate health insurance in place
- be able to provide accommodation, welfare and other support
- hold an eligible substantive visa, if in Australia.
Help with your visa
If you are getting help with your visa, before you pay someone, read information on Who can help with your visa application.
With this visa you may
- come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age or older due to exceptional circumstances