Australia student visa (subclass 500) from Algeria
Last verified: July 2026 (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au source)
Which visa do you need to study in Australia for more than 3 months from Algeria?
For studies of more than 3 months, you need the subclass 500 student visa, lodged online. You need a CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment, not just an offer), student health cover (OSHC), to meet the Genuine Student (GS) requirement, and to prove living funds ≥ AUD 29,710/year. Fee AUD 2,000 (⚠️ AUD 2,500 from 1 July 2026). Note: a OuiVisa partner agency assists the visa + enrolment; in-country status is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 3 months
- Document
- Subclass 500 student visa
- Prerequisite
- CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
- Insurance
- OSHC mandatory (whole duration)
- Requirement
- Genuine Student (GS)
- Funds
- ≥ AUD 29,710/year (living)
- Visa fee
- AUD 2,000 (2,500 from 1 July 2026)
- In-country status
- referred to a licensed adviser
Required documents
- Valid passport
- CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
- Student health cover (OSHC)
- Proof of funds (≥ AUD 29,710/year + fees + flight)
- Genuine Student (GS) answers
- Biometrics / health exam / police check if required
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your CoE
From a CRICOS-registered Australian institution.
- 2Take out OSHC
Student health cover for the whole duration.
- 3Build the file + funds
≥ AUD 29,710/year, Genuine Student answers.
- 4Lodge the subclass 500 online
Fee AUD 2,000 (2,500 from 1 July 2026); biometrics/health if required.
- 5On arrival: student status
In-country step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| Subclass 500 student visa | AUD 2,000 (2,500 from 1 July 2026) |
| OSHC insurance | per insurer |
| Funds required | ≥ AUD 29,710/year (living) |
Official fees (immi.homeaffairs.gov.au): subclass 500 student visa AUD 2,000 (⚠️ rising to AUD 2,500 from 1 July 2026) + OSHC + living funds ≥ AUD 29,710/year. A CoE and the Genuine Student requirement apply. In-country status is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step?
Getting a CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment) from a CRICOS-registered institution; an offer letter alone is not enough.
What funds must I prove?
≥ AUD 29,710/year for living costs, on top of tuition and flight.
What is OSHC?
The mandatory student health cover for the whole visa duration.
Does OuiVisa handle in-country status?
No. OuiVisa (partner agency) assists enrolment + the visa; in-country status is referred to a licensed adviser.
How is the application made?
Entirely online via ImmiAccount (the Australian Home Affairs portal): form + uploaded documents + payment. Biometrics or a health exam may be requested at a collection centre. A OuiVisa partner agency can prepare and lodge the file.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at Home Affairs' discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and lodges the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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