Posted on March 13 2025
Yes, student visa dependents can work in Australia. The spouses or partners of an Australia student visa holder listed as dependents can work for the specified time based on the international student's degree level. If the student is pursuing a Master's or Doctorate study program, the dependent can work full-time. For Bachelor's degrees, the dependent can work a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight.
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Dependents of Australian student visa holders usually have limited working hours, allowing them to work for a maximum of 48 hours per fortnight, but dependents of Master’s or Doctorate students can work full-time, meaning they have no restrictions on their working hours.
Detailed information about the working rights for the Australian student visa dependents is given below.
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Can an international student work in Australia?
The working rights of the primary student visa holder, as well as the dependent, are given in the table below.
Work Condition |
Masters or PhD By Research |
Masters by coursework |
Bachelors |
Primary Australian student visa holder |
The candidates can work full-time. |
The candidates can work 48 hours per fortnight during the semester, but they can work full-time during breaks. |
They can work for only 48 hours per fortnight during semesters as well as breaks. |
Dependent |
The candidates can work full-time. |
The candidates can work full-time. |
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What are the new rules for an Australian student visa in 2025?
The documents required to work in Australia as a student visa dependent are given below.
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