Can I sponsor family on an Australian student visa?

Yes, you can sponsor dependents on an Australian student visa (subclass 500). You can include your spouse/partner, dependent children under 18 years of age, and parents or guardians of you under 18 years old. To be eligible, they must meet eligibility requirements and be mentioned in your initial visa application.

Many international students sponsor family members to come to Australia and live with them. This way, your family learns about different cultures, explores a new country, studies in diverse classrooms, improves their language skills, and strengthens lifelong connections.

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Who can I sponsor with an Australia student visa?

Detailed information about who is eligible for sponsorship with an Australian student visa is given below.

• Your spouse - A spouse or de facto partner can be included as a dependent on an Australia student visa application . You must submit proof of your relationship with the dependent, such as a marriage certificate or evidence of living together.
• Your dependent child/children—Dependent children under 18 years of age can be included in your Australia student visa application. They must apply for a different visa if they are 18 or above.
• Your parents or guardian (if you are under 18 years of age) - If you are an international student in Australia who is below 18 years, an adult can come and live with you in Australia. They must be above 21 years of age and have adequate funds to support you and themselves, but they cannot work in Australia. Your parents or guardian must apply for a Student Guardian visa.

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Requirements for sponsorship with an Australia student visa

The documents required to sponsor dependents on an Australian student visa are given below.

• A valid Australian student visa of the primary applicant
• Photocopy of passports
• Duly filled Form 157A and Form 919 (Nomination of Student Dependents)
• Proof of relationship with the primary applicant, such as a marriage certificate for the spouse and birth certificates for children under 18, is required.
• Proof of adequate funds to support yourself and dependents in Australia

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