Student Guardian Visa Subclass 590 – An Overview
Key Requirements for the Student Guardian Visa
If you’re planning to support an international student in Australia, you’ll need to meet several eligibility criteria to qualify for the Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590). Here’s an easy-to-understand breakdown:
Core Eligibility Criteria
✅ You must have a genuine intention to provide ongoing support, accommodation, and welfare for the student.
✅ You must be either:
🔹A parent or legal guardian of the student, or
🔹A relative aged 21 or older, nominated in writing by the student's parent or legal guardian.
✅You cannot bring children under the age of 6, unless in exceptional circumstances.
💰 Financial Requirements
✅ You must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover:
🔹Your living expenses
🔹Travel costs
🔹Educational expenses (if applicable)
✅ You must not owe any debt to the Australian Government.
🩺 Health Insurance
✅ You must have adequate health insurance for the entire duration of your stay.
✅ This can be:
🔹An Australian health insurance policy
🔹Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC)
🔹A policy from your home country (if it meets requirements)
🧾 Legal Identity & Relationship Proof
✅ Provide valid identity documents.
✅ Submit evidence of your relationship with the student, such as birth certificates or guardianship documents.
🌐 Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement
The Department of Home Affairs will assess whether you genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily by reviewing:
✅ Your personal circumstances in your home country
✅ Your immigration history
✅ Your overall purpose of visit
🛑 Conditions Once the Visa Is Granted
❌ You are not permitted to work while on this visa.
📚 You can study for up to 3 months only.
🩺 You must maintain your approved Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC).
🔁 You cannot apply for another Australian visa while in Australia on this visa.
🚫 You must not leave Australia without the student unless you've arranged proper care and informed the Department.
✅ You must comply with Australia’s obligations under the 1951 UN Convention.
🎓 What Can You Do with a Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)?
The Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) offers several important benefits to eligible applicants. Here's what you’re allowed to do while staying in Australia on this visa:
✅ Support Your Student
🔹You can stay in Australia to provide care and support to an international student under 18 years of age (or over 18 in special cases).
🎓 Study Privileges
🔹You can study full-time in a recognized Australian institution for up to 3 months.
🔹If you're a partner of the visa holder (and meet eligibility), you may also be allowed to study for up to 3 months.
👨👩👧 Bring Family Members (in Limited Situations)
🔹You may be able to bring family members, but only under specific and limited conditions—such as if they are over the age of 6 and you meet the financial requirements.
💼 Work Rights
🔹Generally, work rights are not granted with this visa.
🔹However, under certain visa-linked education pathways, limited work rights may be available depending on the main student’s course type.
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