New Rules for Australian Student Visa Applications

Are you planning to apply for an Australian Student Visa in 2025? Understanding the latest visa requirements is crucial for a smooth application process. Here’s everything you need to know about the new rules effective from 1 January 2025.

What’s Changing? Starting from 1 January 2025, all onshore Student Visa applicants in Australia must include a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when submitting their applications. This means that Letters of Offer will no longer be accepted for applications lodged on or after this date.

Key Points of the New Rules

• Mandatory CoE Requirement: Student Visa applications submitted without a CoE will be deemed invalid, and applicants will not receive a Bridging Visa.

• Impact on Pre-2025 Applications: If you have already lodged your application before 1 January 2025 using a Letter of Offer, your application will not be affected.

• Exemptions: Certain students, including those sponsored by Foreign Affairs, Defence, or secondary exchange programs, are not required to submit a CoE.

• Maintaining Compliance: To ensure your lawful status in Australia, securing a CoE is essential. If you do not meet the requirement, exploring alternative visa options may be necessary.
  

Why the Change? This update aims to align visa requirements for both onshore and offshore applicants. By enforcing the CoE requirement, the Australian government seeks to ensure that students are fully committed to their studies and to strengthen the country’s international education sector.

How to Prepare for the Changes

• Secure a CoE: Contact your chosen institution to ensure you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment before lodging your visa application.

• Stay Informed: Keep up to date with the latest visa policies and requirements to avoid application delays or rejections.

• Explore Alternative Options: If you are unable to obtain a CoE, consider discussing alternative visa pathways with a migration expert.
  

Navigating visa application changes can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. Newsted Global offers personalized consultations to help you understand your options and streamline your application process.

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