Processing Time

VISA TYPE	STREAM (IF AVAILABLE)	75% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN	90% OF APPLICATIONS PROCESSED IN
500 Student	Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector	75 days	4 Months
500 Student	Postgraduate Research Sector	3 Months	6 Months
500 Student	Non-award Sector	19 Days	29 Days
500 Student	Schools Sector	87 Days	4 Months
500 Student	Independent ELICOS Sector	44 Days	14 Months
500 Student	Vocational Education And Training Sector	7 Months	12 Months
500 Student	Higher Education Sector	43 Days	6 Months
590 Student Guardian	-	89 Days	4 Months

DHA assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Student visa processing times can vary for a range of reasons, including:

👉 whether you have submitted an application with all necessary supporting documents.

👉 whether you have lodged an online or paper application. Applying online helps streamline processing

👉 how quickly you respond to requests for more information

👉 how long it takes us to perform the required checks

👉 how long it takes to receive information from external agencies, particularly relating to health, character and national security requirements

👉 how many places are available in the migration program for permanent visa applications.

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