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Supporting your child’s educational journey in Australia is one of the most meaningful commitments you can make as a parent. The Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) allows you to stay with your child and take care of your child while they study in Australia, but navigating the eligibility requirements, work restrictions, and application process can feel overwhelming. At Parish Patience, we guide families through every step of the guardian visa process, ensuring you can focus on what matters most—being there for your child’s success.
The Australian government prioritises the best interests of children under 18. Parents with children abroad will worry less if they can care for them personally. This is why Australia provides a student guardian visa in addition to the student visa.
This visa allows parents, legal guardians, or relatives of a minor to live in Australia to provide financial, physical, and emotional support to a minor. The guardian visa holder must be able to shoulder their financial expenses during the entirety of their stay in Australia until the student completes his/her education or while their 590 visa remains valid.
In order to qualify and be eligible for a student guardian visa grant, you must first meet the following conditions:
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You must have the following documents in order to obtain an Australian student guardian visa:
You must provide a valid passport and other identity documents, such as a National ID card, driver’s licence, etc.
You must submit and complete the visa application form online.
It must be filled out by the student visa applicant, and you must submit this in your application for a student guardian visa using your ImmiAccount.
You must prove you can sustain yourself and the student in Australia as a student guardian. Generally, this means you (or a partner who will financially support you and the student in Australia, but is not coming with you) have at least an annual income of A$72,592.
In order to ensure you’ll have coverage for unforeseen circumstances during your stay in Australia, you must have adequate health insurance for at least the first year.
A Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) document outlines your genuine intent to stay in Australia only temporarily, typically until your child, who is studying in Australia on a student visa, finishes his or her education in an Australian institution.
If you’re unsure where to begin, consult with a migration adviser from Parish Patience for professional legal advice.
Can a person with a guardian’s visa work in Australia? The answer is no. As the intent and main purpose of having a student guardian visa is to financially and emotionally support an international student who is a minor, student guardian visa holders are not permitted by law to work in Australia.
However, said visa holders are allowed or encouraged to enrol and study English for no longer than 20 hours per week, especially if it’s not their native language. You may also undergo training or apply to a non-English course for up to three (3) months.
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Your application’s completeness, the number of applicants, and other uncontrollable circumstances affect processing times. Meanwhile, visa application charges and fees are subject to change over time without notice. But in general, here’s the overview of processing time and fees for subclass 590 student guardian visa:
Student guardian visa processing time takes about four (4) to seven (7) months, which could take longer if you submit incomplete documents. Make sure to submit all necessary information and promptly respond to requests for additional information from the Department (if any).
A guardian student visa applying cost A$2000. This money is non-refundable if your visa application is denied. Needless to say, the fees can go higher if you are applying with another family member.
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The team at parish Patience Immigration Lawyers were incredibly helpful throughout the application process. Their assistance made our lives so much less stressful and their expertise cleared up any confusion we had. They remained engaged with us the whole time and quickly responded to any questions with thoughtful, detailed answers. Special thanks to Usman Ali and Shan . We highly recommend the team at Parish patience immigration lawyer for anyone considering help regarding any kind of visa .
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Thong and Marlene helped my partner gain permanent residency in Australia. We did the application ourselves but it turned out lots of information we needed to provide was missing. Thong and Marlene picked our case up and helped amend it. I really appreciate their help and guidance and look forward to contacting them again in the future. I am pleased by their efforts and professionalism.
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Ready to apply for a student guardian visa 590? Parish Patience Immigration Lawyers’ skilled visa specialists can ease the stress of preparing, reviewing, and lodging an Australian visa application of any kind.
Our immigration experts have successfully processed a great number of student and guardian visa applications over the years. Rest assured that we’ll do everything we can to guarantee you a visa grant after we assess your eligibility and determined you are 100% qualified and deserving.
Book a consultation with one of our migration specialists and expect our full commitment to helping you attain your student guardian visa and be with your child in Australia.
Have other questions about this type of visa? We gathered and answered some of the most
frequently asked questions below.
This visa lets parents or legal guardians of minors who are on a student visa to accompany them in Australia and provide financial and emotional support until they complete their studies or when they turn 18.
Only one parent, relative, or legal guardian is permitted to apply for a student guardian visa.
Applicants of a student guardian visa are typically granted a visa to provide financial and emotional support for international students who are under the age of 18. However, exemptions apply. You must demonstrate a compelling reason why a student older than 18 genuinely needs your guardianship.
Aside from parents, legal guardians and family relatives who can show adequate financial means to support not only themselves but also the student during their temporary stay in Australia can apply for a student guardian visa 580 or 590.
A student visa guardian can stay in Australia temporarily while the child’s student visa is in effect, or until the student becomes of legal age at 18.