Student visa application requirements

Simplified Student Visa Framework

IDP can assist you with your student visa requirements and application for Australia, New Zealand, UK, and USA.

A student visa is an endorsement by the immigration authorities on your passport. It indicates that you are allowed to enter the country and stay to study for a specified period of time. It’s best to apply for a student visa as early as possible, regardless of when your program is due to start. Student visa application requirements vary from country-to-country. For Filipinos, you can use this checklist for reference:

Visa requirements for Australia

  • Photocopy of Passport including pages with entry/exit travel stamps

  • Confirmation of Enrolment

  • Letter of Offer of place in a CRICOS registered course from the education provider including information on commencement date, duration of study, end date and tuition costs

  • Evidence that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your visa

  • Birth Certificate of primary applicant from NSO

  • Evidence of relationship between yourself and all members of your family unit

  • Transcript of Records and Diploma or Completion Certificate for previous qualifications

  • NBI Clearance

  • HAP ID (MyHealthDeclaration)

Visa requirements for New Zealand

  • Cover Letter

  • Passport

  • Offer of Place

  • Evidence of your educational and/or employment background

  • Transcripts of Academic Record

  • Diploma or Completion Certificate

  • Relevant Employment Certificate

  • Birth and Marriage Certificates

  • International English Language Assessment Test

  • NBI Clearance

Visa requirements for United Kingdom

  • Completed visa application form

  • A current and valid travel document or passport

  • One passport sized colour photograph

  • Evidence of your permission to be in the country where you are applying, if you are not a national of that country

  • Previous passports

  • Tuberculosis screening

  • Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

  • Documents used to obtain your CAS

Note that you may be asked for other personal, financial and/or medical documents. For a complete list of the requirements, visit the following websites: