The Subclass 590 Student Guardian Visa allows parents or legal guardians to live in Australia while accompanying a student under 18 years old (or older in special circumstances) who holds a Subclass 500 Student Visa.
Key Features of the 590 Visa
✅ Stay in Australia for the duration of the student’s course
✅ Care for the student (must be a parent, custodian, or relative over 21)
✅ Limited work rights (must not work more than 20 hours per week)
✅ Multiple entries allowed
✅ No study permitted (except short-term English courses)
Eligibility Requirements
For the Guardian
✔ Must be a parent, legal custodian, or relative over 21
✔ Must not bring family members (except in exceptional cases)
✔ Must have enough funds to support stay in Australia
✔ Must meet health and character requirements
For the Student
✔ Must hold a Subclass 500 Student Visa
✔ Must be under 18 (or over 18 with special needs)
✔ Must be enrolled in an approved Australian course
Required Documents
📌 Proof of relationship (birth certificate, custody papers)
📌 Student’s visa and CoE (Confirmation of Enrollment)
📌 Financial evidence (bank statements, sponsor letters)
📌 Health insurance (OSHC for the student, private insurance for guardian)
Application Process & Timeline
- Student must first obtain a Subclass 500 visa
- Guardian applies for Subclass 590 visa (onshore or offshore)
- Processing time: 2–4 months (varies by country)
- Visa grant (valid until student’s course ends or turns 18)
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✅ Application lodgement support
✅ Guidance on visa conditions
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Official Resources
Home Affairs – 590 Visa
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