02/10/2026
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From 2 October 2026, new rules change who can lodge and be granted a Student visa (subclass 500) or Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) while in Australia.
Key changes include:
๐น Most temporary visa holders can no longer lodge a Student or Student Guardian visa application while in Australia.
๐น Current Student visa holders applying for another Student visa are also affected unless they meet an exemption.
๐น If no exemption applies, the applicant must be outside Australia when the application is lodged and when the visa is granted.
๐น Student visa applicants can generally no longer include a partner or dependent children unless an exemption applies.
๐น Current Student visa holders can no longer add family members as subsequent entrants after their visa has been granted, and there are no exemptions to this rule.
๐น Applications lodged before 2 October 2026, including applications containing family members, will continue to be assessed under the rules that applied when they were lodged.
Importantly, these changes do not affect your current Student visa.
Swipe through the carousel to understand the rules, available exemptions and transitional arrangements before enrolling in a course, making travel plans or lodging an application.
๐ฉ Contact Fathom Education & Migration for guidance based on your individual circumstances.
๐ www.fathomedumigrate.com
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๐ Australia: +61 459 982 627 | +61 433 944 088
๐ Sri Lanka: +94 741 814 088
Source: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
General information only. Individual eligibility and exemptions depend on personal circumstances.
