Australia
Student Visa
Subclass 500
AUD 710
Application Fee
30–90 days
Processing Time
60 Months
Maximum Stay
Up to 4x
Extensions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours can I legally work?
Following pandemic-era unlimited caps, the law has rigidly regressed. You may work absolutely no more than **48 hours per fortnight** (two-week period) while your course is actively in session. You may work unlimited hours strictly during specified holiday breaks.
Can I bring my spouse/family?
Yes. Secondary applicants can join, but you must prove massive additional financial solvency (adding roughly AUD 10,394 for a partner + AUD 3,720 per child). Shockingly, if you are studying a standard Bachelor's degree, your spouse is *also* restricted to the 48-hours-per-fortnight work constraint. Only spouses of Masters-by-Research or PhD students receive unlimited work rights.
What happens if I change my course?
You must remain enrolled in a registered course. If you downgrade your AQF level (e.g., dropping from a University Bachelor's to a VET College Diploma), you are legally mandated to apply for an entirely new Student Visa.
Last verified: 14 April 2026. Not legal advice.
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