Can a Subclass 417 visa be converted to an Australia student visa?

Yes, a Subclass 417 visa (Working Holiday visa) can be converted to a Subclass 500 visa (Australia student visa) if they have a Confirmation of Enrolment from an Australian Institution. The Working Holiday visa allows candidates to explore the country for short-term employment and experience the Australian way of life with some work and study rights limitations. Whereas a student visa (Subclass 500) offers a more extended stay in Australia, according to the duration of the course of study, typically up to five years, along with the flexibility to work part-time during the study period.
 

To change a Subclass 417 Working Holiday visa to an Australia Student visa, a candidate must enroll in a CRICOS-registered course to obtain a Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE). Once the enrolment is confirmed, the candidate can apply for a new student visa (Subclass 500) while holding a Subclass 417 visa and must meet the student visa requirements.
 

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Eligibility Criteria to convert Subclass 417 visa to Subclass 500 visa

To be eligible to convert from a Subclass 417 visa to a Subclass 500 visa, an applicant must:
 

• Choose and secure a CRICOS-registered course
• Gain admission in Australian Institution
• Secure a confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
• Complete English language requirements
• Be clear and honest
• Must be a holder of Subclass 417 visa
• Ties to your home country
• If any study gaps are there provide valid reasons
• Sufficient proof of funds
• Health Insurance coverage
• Accommodation Arrangement
   

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Requirements to convert Subclass 417 visa to Subclass 500 visa

An applicant must fulfill the requirements to convert a Subclass 417 visa to a Subclass 500 visa:
 

• Apply for a student visa while residing in Australia
• Provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a registered educational institution
• Sufficient proof of funds
• Score band of minimum 6.0 in IELTS
• Health and Character requirements
• Be a current holder of a Subclass 417 visa
• Proof of Education qualification
• Proof of work experience
• Health Insurance
• Proof of accommodation
• Meet the Genuine student Criteria
   

How to convert from a Subclass 417 visa to a Subclass 500 visa?

Below are the steps to apply for a Subclass 417 visa to a Subclass 500 visa:
 

Step 1: Check the eligibility for Subclass 500 visa

Step 2: Submit the Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) 

Step 3: Sort out the requirements

Step 4: Apply for Subclass 500 visa

Step 5: Once approved, study in Australia
 

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