04/10/2026
Student visa families: an important change from 2 October 2026.
A partner or child can no longer apply later to join a subclass 500 student visa holder. Unless an exception applies, family members must now be part of the student's own application.
If you are planning study in Australia with family, read this before you enrol:
From 2 October 2026 a partner or child cannot be added after a student visa is granted. Which students can still include family, and who is protected.