Diverse Migration

Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)

This is a temporary visa that allows you to remain in Australia as a guardian of an international student on a student visa. The length of your visa will be determined by the student visa holder’s stay and their age.

What can you do with this visa?

Come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age (or over 18 in exceptional circumstances)
Care for more than one student
Study an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) for less than 20 hours per week, or any other study or training for no more than 3 months
You cannot work

Visa Eligibility Criteria

In general, to obtain a valid Student visa, you must demonstrate the following:

Be a parent, a custodian or a relative,

Be able to provide for the student

Include familyYou must be able to provide accommodation, general welfare and support to the student.

Have enough money for your stay,

Be a genuine and temporary entrant,

Have adequate health insurance,

Meet character and health requirement,

Sign the Australian values statement,

Have paid back your debt to the Australian Government,

Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused.

APPLICATION STEPS FOR SUBCLASS 590 VISA

Step 1

Before you apply

You might need to organise health exams. See what to do if you want help with your application.

Step 2

Gather your documents.

Step 3

Apply for the visa online.

Step 4

After you apply - You will receive the notification of authorities after they have received your visa application.

Step 5

Visa Outcome - You will be notified about the status of your visa application.

Student Guardian Visa (SUBCLASS 590)