Australia Sets Rules for Student Guardian Visa Applications

Australia's Department of Home Affairs has released ten eligibility conditions for the Subclass 590 Student Guardian Visa, clarifying which non-citizens are barred from applying while physically in Australia. This visa allows a parent or relative to support a child holding a student visa.

Applicants can submit their applications from within Australia or abroad, but those already in the country face specific restrictions based on their current visa status. Notably, holders of certain visa subclasses are excluded from applying onshore, although family members of the Subclass 995 visa holder can apply.

Those ineligible to apply while in Australia may need to depart the country to submit their application. The Subclass 590 visa is intended for adults providing guardianship or support, not as a general visitor or work visa, and has specific conditions once granted.

Prospective applicants are advised to review the full eligibility requirements before applying, as individual circumstances can significantly affect the outcome.