STUDENT VISA APPLICATION CHECKLIST - VFS Global

SRI LANKA
COLOMBO POST
STUDENT VISA
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
This application checklist helps to ensure that you have included all of the documentation that is needed by the Australian
High Commission Colombo to process your visa application.
How to use this checklist
1. Before you sign your visa application form, use this checklist to ensure that you have included all necessary
documentation to support your claims.
2. When you are satisfied that you have correctly completed your visa application form and all of the necessary
documentation is included, you should sign and date your visa application form.
3. Include this completed checklist, when you lodge your visa application form and necessary documentation.
Other important information
Please be aware that the decision on your visa application may be decided on the information and documentation that
you include at the time of lodgement.
Delivery and courier charges
You are responsible for all of the costs of delivering information to the Australian High Commission Colombo by mail or
courier, including any additional information that may be requested by the Australian High Commission Colombo. If you
give this requested additional information to the Australian Visa Application Centre, you may be charged a courier fee for
delivery to the Australian High Commission Colombo. If you submit additional documents without a request from
Australian High Commission Colombo at the Australian Visa Application Centre, you are responsible for all delivery and
courier charges.
For more information
See the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au/students/ for more information on this visa.
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The following student visas are available:
Subclass Long Title
Subclass Long Title
574 PhD (masters by research or PhD)
570 Independent ELICOS Sector
575 Non-Award Sector
571 Schools Sector
576 AusAID or Defence Sector
572 VET Sector (diploma, advanced
diploma, certificate IV)
580 Student Guardian
573 Higher Education Sector (masters by
coursework, bachelors, graduate
diploma or certificate)
For detailed information on each student visa category please go to the website at www.immi.gov.au/students/
About the documentation that you include:
• Documentation provided will depend on your personal circumstances. Below are examples only and not exhaustive
• For original documents that you would like returned, please include copies and place the originals in a separate
envelope
• Documentation must be either in English or a certified translation must be included with the original or certified copy
• Accompanying family members (spouse and dependent children) may be included in this application at no
extra charge.
• Further documents will be requested at the pre visa assessment stage
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Student Visa Application and Supporting Documents
Tick the
documents
you are
submitting
Official use
only
Form: 157A, ensure all questions are answered and the form is signed
A certified copy of the bio data and alterations pages of your valid passport
‘L’ series Sri Lankan passports are not accepted
Three recent passport-size photo for each person included in the application
Certified copy of your National Identity Card (NIC)
Details of relatives form
Certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate
Original letter or certified copy from the institute offering a place in an approved course
outlining the fee structure and duration of the course
Original evidence of education/qualification to the date of application
English language requirement: You are required to submit evidence of your English
language proficiency (original IELTS test results for a test taken no longer than 2 years
before the date of your application)
Detailed information on English language requirement and acceptable evidence is available
on www.immi.gov.au/students/
Financial requirement: You must declare on your Student visa application and submit
evidence from an acceptable source that you have sufficient funds to cover yourself and your
family members for your stay in Australia, including tuition fees.
Detailed information on defining acceptable sources of finance, calculating the amount of
funds required and categories of expenses which need to be funded for living in Australia is
available on www.immi.gov.au/students/
Evidence of Relationships
Evidence of the relationship between the applicant and all members of their family unit
(spouse and children only), including those who are not joining the applicant in Australia. For
example, birth certificate of child, adoption certificate of a child, evidence of custody of child,
marriage certificate. We suggest that you send certified copies rather than originals.
Certified copy of death certificate or divorce certificate, as applicable
Applicants under the age of 18
Certified permission from both parents (included on birth certificate) for visa to be granted.
Otherwise, evidence that one of the parents has no custodial rights (for example: death
certificate, court decision record).
See: Form 1229 on website at www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1229.pdf Consent to grant an
Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years
You must provide evidence of either (a), (b) or (c);
(a) If you intend to reside in Australia with a parent, or a person who has custody of you, you
must provide evidence of the relationship and that they have the right to remain in Australia
for the period of your stay, or until you turn 18 years, whichever is the lesser period.
(b) If you intend to reside in Australia with a relative nominated by a parent or a person who
has custody of you, you must provide evidence of the relationship, evidence that the relative
is at least 21 years old, police clearance/s, and evidence that the relative has the right to
remain in Australia for the period of your stay, or until you turn 18, whichever is the lesser
period.
(c) If you will not be residing in Australia with one of the above mentioned persons, you must
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provide a signed statement from your education provider confirming that appropriate
arrangements have been made for your accommodation, support and general welfare during
your stay in Australia.
Further information about eligibility is available on www.immi.gov.au/students/students/572-
4/eligibility-student-18
If you will be accommodated in boarding school environment at all times and/or you will be
accommodated by non-relatives at any time during the period of your stay in Australia, you
will be required to give the school further information about the proposed care arrangements.
Please contact your school for further advice.
This does not apply to secondary school exchange program students, AusAid students,
students being accompanied by a parent/guardian, or student placed full-time with a Rotary
International approved guardian.
Health and Character
You are required to undergo a health assessment by a panel doctor nominated by DIAC. For
more information see form 1163i www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/ and
Immigration Panel Doctors at www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/s/sri-lanka/paneldoctors.htm
If you have been charged with or convicted of a criminal offence, you must provide an
original Police Certificate (not more than 12 months old) from the relevant country
If you have served in the armed force of any country, you may be required to provide certified
copies of military service records or discharge papers.
I hereby acknowledge that:
I have provided all supporting documentation for a decision to be made on my visa application.
or
I have not provided some information requested on this checklist and am aware that a decision may be
made based on the information I have provided.
I also acknowledge that I am responsible for any related mail, courier and document handling charges, including
cost for providing any additional information that may be requested by the department.
Note: Form must be signed by parent(s) or guardian if applicant is under 18.
Applicant name:…………………………..….. Signature:…………………………..…….. Date lodged:……./……./…….
Visa Application Centre Use Only
Processing officer name:
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