The 5-Step Visa Application Process

Step 1: Choose Your Course and Institution Your journey begins with selecting a CRICOS-registered course that aligns with your previous academic background and future career goals.

Step 2: Receive Your Offer Letter Once you apply to your chosen university or college, you will receive an Offer Letter. Carefully review the conditions, tuition fees, and refund policies before signing and returning your acceptance.

Step 3: Pay Tuition and Receive Your eCoE After accepting the offer, you must pay your first semester's tuition fees and purchase your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Once payment clears, the institution will issue an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). You cannot apply for a visa without this document.

Step 4: Gather Your Documents and Lodge Your Visa Create an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website. You must upload all required documents, fill out the extensive application form, and pay the visa application fee. We recommend lodging your visa at least 12 weeks before your course orientation date.

Step 5: Biometrics and Health Check After lodging your application, you will receive a request to provide your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at an approved local center (like VFS Global in Nepal or India) and undergo a medical examination with a panel physician.

The Ultimate Document Checklist

A single missing document can lead to a visa delay or refusal. Ensure you have clear, colored scans of the following:

• Identity Documents: Current passport (all pages), birth certificate, and national ID card.

• Academic Evidence: 10th and 12th-grade mark sheets, Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificates, and official transcripts.

• English Proficiency: Valid IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL scorecard.

• Statement of Purpose (SOP): A highly detailed essay proving you meet the Genuine Student (GS) criteria.

• Employment Evidence (If applicable): Work experience letters, pay slips, and tax returns to justify any study gaps.

Financial Evidence: Acceptable vs. Unacceptable Funds

The immigration department must be absolutely satisfied that you have genuine access to the funds you claim. You must prove you can cover your travel, your first year of tuition, and your living costs (currently around AUD 29,710 for a single applicant).

Acceptable Funds:

• Education loans from recognized, approved financial institutions (e.g., "A Class" commercial banks).

• Savings accounts or fixed deposits held for a sustained period (usually 3 to 6 months) by you or your sponsor.

• Genuine ongoing income from your sponsors (parents/spouse), proven via business registration, tax clearance certificates, and regular salary slips.

Unacceptable Funds:

• Sudden, unexplained large deposits into a bank account just days before the application.

• Loans from non-banking financial companies or private money lenders.

• Valuation of land, gold, or physical property (these are assets, not liquid funds).

Get It Right the First Time with Everest Global

A visa refusal stays on your immigration record forever. Do not take the risk. With physical offices across Nepal (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Beni, Dhangadhi), India, and onshore in Sydney and Perth, the visa processing experts at Everest Global Education meticulously audit your academic and financial documents before submission.

Contact our team today to start your stress-free visa application!

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