Australia student visa requirements for Indonesians

Applying for visas is often seen as complicated, but IDP Education’s trained counsellors are experts in guiding students through the application process. When considering studying in Australia, understanding the requirements for a student visa is crucial. From the initial decision to apply for a student visa in Australia to navigating the complex requirements, IDP counsellors provide invaluable support, especially for Indonesian applicants.

Determining the right Australian visa for your educational journey depends on the type of study you plan to undertake. The most common type is the Student Visa (Subclass 500). Other options include the Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) and the Training Visa (Subclass 407). 

You can find out more about each type of visa on the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website. The guidelines and requirements available will be helpful, especially if you are looking to apply for a student visa in Australia. 

You will need to create an account using DHA’s online application system — ImmiAccount — to manage your Australia student visa application. Here’s how: 

• Create and sign into your ImmiAccount 

• Upload the necessary documents 

• Pay the Australian student visa application fee 

Indonesian applicants are encouraged to use the Document Checklist Tool available on the DHA’s website, ensuring all requirements for a student visa in Australia are thoroughly met. You can also track the status of your visa through ImmiAccount once you have submitted it. 

There are several types of student visas for Australia; the one you need depends on the type of study you are planning to undertake. You are required to submit your student visa application at least 12 weeks before the orientation date at your institution, along with the following documents: 

1. Visa application form (which your education counsellor will help you complete) 

2. Visa application fee 

3. Passport photographs (size 4x6) 

4. Passport with a validity period of more than seven months when entering Australia 

5. Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (once your counsellor has applied to institutions for you) 

6. IELTS result (your counsellor can assist with booking your English test) 

7. Academic and work experience documents 

8. Statement of purpose 

9. Evidence of financial ability (tuition fees, living expenses, expenses for dependents, return airfare). 

*For a detailed visa application checklist, please speak to your counsellor. 

After applying for the Australia student visa, you will need to undergo a medical check-up by a doctor and have the forms completed. 

Once you get your student visa for Australia, there are a few ways to ensure it remains valid: 

• Remain enrolled and maintain satisfactory course progress and attendance 

• Provide your Australian address to your university or college so they can contact you (do not forget to let them know if you move) 

• Continue to be able to financially support yourself while in Australia 

• Do not breach the working conditions that apply to your visa 

If you want to change your qualification level, you will need to apply for a new student visa. Your counsellor can walk you through the student visa application process as well as go through the relevant information on the Australian government’s website. They can also help you prepare the necessary documents for your submission and student visa interview. 

For international students, including those from Indonesia, the application fee for a student visa is AUD 1,600 (approximately 16,553,184 IDR). However, you will most likely have to include other costs of studying in Australia, such as health checks, biometrics, and police certificates. 

Need help in applying for a student visa in Australia? IDP is here to help you in every step of the way!