Student visa (Subclass 500)

Your student visa before your course starts

Subclass 500A late visa means a missed enrolment. Apply online in minutes, your application is checked for issues before submission, and immigration lawyers guide the process.

Immigration lawyer guidance

Money back if refused

Your student visa before your course starts - Australian visa application

Why choose Tern?

Immigration lawyer verified

Our legal framework is backed by immigration lawyers to ensure it complies with Australian immigration laws.

Never wonder if your evidence is enough

We write a personalised GTE statement for your application, covering your circumstances, ties to home, and genuine intent. As you upload evidence, you get real-time feedback on what's missing or needs strengthening. Your application is checked before we lodge it, so you go in prepared. Service fee refunded if refused (see terms).

No visa, no fee

The government fee of A$2,000 is non-refundable once lodged, so your application is checked before we send it in. If the Department refuses your visa, Tern's service fee is refunded in full. Full terms apply.

What you need to be eligible

Enrolled in a courseYou'll need a Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) from your institution

Money for your studiesShow you can cover tuition and living costs

English skillsMeet the language requirements for your course

Health insuranceOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your entire stay

Not sure if you qualify? Start the application and your eligibility is checked as you go.

What's included

Full support from start to finish

Guided evidence collection for your situation

Migration advice to strengthen your application

Checked for errors and inconsistencies before submission

Full preparation and lodgement with the Department

All follow-up with the Department handled for you

What people are saying

Based on 36 reviews

A very quick and easy service to useA very quick and easy service to use. I would definitely recommend Tern Visa to friends and colleagues.

Lenny· 23 May 2026

Easy to use for both myself and my…Easy to use for both myself and my husband. Worth the money. Having spent hours on the official Australian website getting nowhere, no consideration of our ages and our lack of technical ability. We will certainly use you again as we visit our family in Australia a lot.

Anthony· 19 May 2026

Great serviceGreat service. I was highly impressed

Michael· 11 May 2026

Meet your legal team

Your application follows a process designed and maintained by immigration lawyers for accuracy and compliance.

Antonious Nehme

Immigration Lawyer

License #5513641

Australian company with Australian immigration lawyers