The latest information regarding changes to the latest policy to stop ‘visa hopping’ in Australia, one of the impacts is the change from tourist visas to student visas in Australia.
Can I Change My Tourist Visa to a Student Visa in Australia?
Is this change still possible?
Unfortunately, with the latest regulations released on the 12th of June, changing a tourist visa to a student visa in Australia is officially no longer possible.
See the temporary visa list that impacted below:
- Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate)
- Subclass 600 (Visitor)
- Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority)
- Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment)
- Subclass 651 (eVisitor)
- Subclass 771 (Transit)
- Subclass 988 (Maritime Crew)
- Subclass 995 (Diplomatic Temporary) – primary visa holders only
- Subclass 403 (Temporary Work) International Relations)) – Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream
- Subclass 426 (Domestic Worker (Temporary) – Diplomatic or Consular)
You can read our article about the latest change on 12th of June, here.
Can’t Convert Tourist Visa to Student Visa in Australia (Here’s What to Do)
We understand that this can be frustrating if you are currently here and interested in furthering your studies.
Since direct conversion isn’t available, let’s explore these alternative solutions:
- Converting a tourist visa to a student visa within Australia is now not possible.
- Applying for a student visa offshore allows for better planning and showing genuine intention to study.
The above solution is a derivative of the Department of Home Affairs statement to strengthened offshore student visa integrity measures.
Get the Latest Student Visa Information
Here at education ONE we provide you with everything related to studying in Australia to keep you updated with any change or regulations.
The rules might still change in the future, but for now our recommendation is to watch the regulations update, fulfil the Australian student visa requirements, and apply from offshore.
If you’re not sure what to do next, you can consult with our team to understand your options and guide you through all the Australian student visa matters.
Our team includes qualified migration professionals ready to assist you with your visa application legally and efficiently.
Read our articles or schedule a consultation session with education ONE now and experience the ease of your study journey to Australia.