Australia Sets Criteria for Student Guardian Visa Applicants

The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs has announced the eligibility requirements for the Subclass 590 Student Guardian visa. This visa permits a foreign national to enter Australia to support a child who holds a student visa.

The Department has identified three categories of individuals eligible to apply: 1. The parent of the student visa holder, 2.

A person who has custody of the student, and 3. A relative of the student, aged 21 years or older, who has been nominated in writing by a parent or custodian of the student.

Those who do not fit into these categories are ineligible for the visa, which is specifically intended for supporting a child studying in Australia, rather than serving as a general visitor or family visa. The requirement for a written nomination for relatives adds a formal layer to the application process, ensuring that only designated individuals can act as guardians.