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590 — Student Guardian Visa
AustraliaAustralia•Oceania
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590 — Student Guardian Visa

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At a Glance

Processing Time

1–7 months

Estimated Cost

AUD $2,500

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Australia

Cost of Living
2% more than United States
Avg SalaryA$73,000
Quality of Life
187/200
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Overview

Student Guardian Visa.

The Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) lets a parent, legal guardian, or relative aged 21 or older live in Australia to provide accommodation, welfare, and support for a child on a student visa (subclass 500). The guardian must be nominated in writing by the student's parent or legal guardian.

The visa is granted for the course duration, up to 5 years, and is renewable. Holders have no work rights (condition 8535 applies) and cannot bring children under 6 without exceptional approval. Health insurance and funds to support both guardian and student are required throughout the stay.

This visa is ideal for parents or relatives of minors studying in Australia who want to live alongside the student and provide direct care for the full duration of the course.

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Stay & Extensions

Status typeTied to program duration

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a parent, legal guardian, or a relative (21+ years old) of the student

Must be nominated in writing by the student's parent or legal guardian

Must provide accommodation, general welfare, and support to the student

Must not bring family members younger than 6 years old (unless exceptional circumstances)

Must meet health and character requirements

Must have adequate health insurance for the duration of stay

Must have sufficient financial capacity to support self and the student

Must be a genuine temporary entrant

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

102,500 AUD/yr

Min. Savings

29,710 AUD

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport and identity documents

Proof of relationship to the student (birth certificate, guardianship papers)

Written nomination from the student's parent or legal guardian

Evidence of financial capacity (bank statements, income proof)

Evidence of health insurance (Overseas Visitor Health Cover)

Police certificates from countries lived in for 12+ months in the last 10 years

Statement of Purpose (Genuine Temporary Entrant statement)

Student's Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and visa grant notice

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows a parent or relative to live in Australia to support a minor student
  • Multiple entry — can travel in and out of Australia
  • May study for up to 3 months total (short courses only)
  • Visa duration matches student's course length (up to 5 years)

Worth Knowing

  • No work rights in Australia (Condition 8535 applies)
  • Must maintain proximity to and responsibility for the student
  • Must notify the Department of any change in circumstances
  • Visa is tied to student's enrollment; ceases when student's study ends
  • Applicant typically must be outside Australia at time of application

Application Process

1

Confirm the student holds or is applying for a Student visa (subclass 500)

2

Gather identity, relationship, and financial documents

3

Create an ImmiAccount and submit application online

4

Complete health examinations if requested

5

Provide biometrics if requested

6

Await decision from the Department of Home Affairs

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