08/10/2026
🇦🇺 Planning to study in Australia and bring your family with you?
Make sure you understand the latest Student Visa family rules before you apply.
Australia’s Student Visa rules are changing, and for many international students, bringing family members may no longer be as straightforward as before.
But there are important exemptions.
Depending on your level of study, nationality and individual circumstances, different rules may apply — including exemptions for certain PhD students and eligible students from specified countries.
So if you’re planning to study in Australia, apply for an Australian Student Visa, or hope to bring your spouse, partner or dependent children to Australia, it’s important to check the rules that apply specifically to your situation before making plans.
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Nazanin Bitajian
Registered Migration Agent | MARN 2217737
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This information is general in nature and does not constitute migration advice. Individual circumstances and visa conditions vary. Consider obtaining advice from a Registered Migration Agent before making migration or study-related decisions.