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2026 GUIDE
How to Apply for a Student Visa Subclass 500 to Study in Australia

Apply online for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500) after obtaining your Confirmation of Enrolment. Check the new offshore application rules, Genuine Student requirement, finances, health cover and documents.

Online From AUD 2,500 for the main applic Processing varies. The Department'
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2026 GUIDE
How to Apply for an Australian Visitor Visa Subclass 600 Tourist Stream from Overseas

Apply from outside Australia for a Visitor visa subclass 600 Tourist stream for a holiday, cruise or visit to family or friends. Check the AUD 250 fee, eligibility, documents, funds, ImmiAccount application and stay rules.

Online From AUD 250 per applicant for the Home Affairs does not publish one
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2026 GUIDE
How to Apply for a Student Guardian Visa Subclass 590 in Australia

Apply for Australia's Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) to live with and support an eligible international student, including an under-18 student.

Online Standard base application charge: No fixed processing time; use the
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2026 GUIDE
How to Update Your New Passport Details on an Australian Visa

Tell the Department of Home Affairs about a renewed or replacement passport so it can link the new document to your existing visa or application.

Online The Department does not list a fee The Department states 3 business d
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2026 GUIDE
How to Ask the Administrative Review Tribunal to Review an Australian Visa Refusal

Check whether your Australian visa refusal can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal, the strict deadline, current fee and how to apply.

Online For most migration decisions under There is no fixed processing time
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2026 GUIDE
How to Withdraw an Australian Visa Application Before a Decision

Withdraw a pending Australian visa application through ImmiAccount or by written notice, and check the consequences for fees, other applicants and bridging visas.

Online There is no separate Home Affairs Home Affairs does not publish a ge
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2026 GUIDE
How to Apply for a Bridging Visa E to Stay Lawfully While Resolving Your Immigration Status

Apply for an Australian Bridging Visa E subclass 050 if you are eligible and need to remain lawful while resolving an immigration matter or arranging to leave Australia.

Online No fee No fixed processing time published
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2026 GUIDE
How to Request Your International Movement Records in Australia

Request your Australian international movement records online to confirm your arrival and departure dates, travel documents and recorded movements since 1981.

Online Free No specific processing time is pub
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2026 GUIDE
How to Apply for a Bridging Visa B to Travel While Your Visa Is Pending

Apply for an Australian Bridging Visa B before overseas travel while an eligible visa matter is pending, including the $575 fee, substantial-reasons test and return travel period.

Online AUD $575 base application charge f No fixed Bridging Visa B processin
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2026 GUIDE
How to Update Your Address, Email or Phone Number on an Australian Visa Application

Update your residential address, postal address, email or phone number with Home Affairs through ImmiAccount or the official contact-details form.

Online Home Affairs does not state an app Contact details updated in ImmiAcc
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2026 GUIDE
How to Apply for Australian Citizenship by Descent for a Child Born Overseas

Learn when a child born overseas can become an Australian citizen by descent, what parentage and citizenship evidence to provide, the fee and how to apply online.

Online AUD 370 for a single application o Processing times vary by applicati
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2026 GUIDE
How to Apply for Your First Australian Working Holiday Visa Subclass 417

Apply for your first Australian Working Holiday visa subclass 417 if you hold an eligible passport and meet the age, funds, health and character requirements. Check the 2026 visa fee, eligible countries, documents, ImmiAccount steps, work limits, study rights and the rules for dependent children.

Online AUD 840 for the first Working Holi No fixed processing time is guaran
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How to Apply for an Onshore Australian Partner Visa Subclasses 820 and 801

Apply in Australia for the combined Partner visa subclasses 820 and 801 as the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Check relationship and sponsorship rules, evidence, the AUD 11,710 main applicant charge, dependent children, bridging visa implications and the permanent-stage process.

Online From AUD 11,710 for most main appl There is no guaranteed fixed proce
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2026 GUIDE
How to Apply for an Australian Resident Return Visa Subclass 155 or 157

Apply for an Australian Resident Return visa if you are a permanent resident whose travel facility has expired or will not cover your return to Australia. Check the 2-years-in-5 residence rule, substantial ties pathways, subclass 155 and 157 assessment, evidence, current fee and travel-facility duration.

Online AUD 1,475 per applicant for an onl Applications that meet the 2-years
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2026 GUIDE
How to Check Your Australian Visa Expiry Date, Work Rights and Conditions in VEVO

Use the Australian Government's Visa Entitlement Verification Online service to check your current visa, expiry or travel validity, period of stay, work and study rights and visa conditions, then send official VEVO evidence to an employer, landlord or other organisation.

Online Free. The Department of Home Affai VEVO is an online status-check ser
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How to Apply for Australian Citizenship by Conferral as a Permanent Resident

Apply for Australian citizenship by conferral as a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand Special Category visa holder. Check the 4-year residence rule, absence limits, character requirements, citizenship test, documents, ImmiAccount application process, fees and citizenship ceremony steps.

Online A citizenship application fee appl There is no guaranteed fixed proce
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