Is the Australian study visa still just an electronic visa?

Yes, in fact, from July 1 20 16, Australia has fully ushered in the era of electronic visas, and paper visas have been cancelled. The Australian Federal Immigration Department has also issued guidelines for e-visa to ensure that all students' e-visa applications are on the right track. As follows:

The first item? Complete the physical examination ahead of schedule Starting from July this year, all prospective international students applying for an Australian student visa can check the types of documents needed when applying for a visa through the list of documents on the official website of the Immigration Department.

A DIBP spokesperson said that if applicants complete the health examination after submitting their visa applications, their application processing procedures will be delayed. The spokesman added that visa applicants need to submit their passport information. Since visa categories are simplified to two types (500 student visas and 590 student guardianship visas), visa applicants also need to know which visa category they want to apply for.

The second item? Prepare a personal statement In addition, the Immigration Department reminds applicants to prepare a personal statement in English of 2,000 words explaining why they want to study in Australia. The content can include why your favorite university can provide you with the best courses. The spokesman pointed out that before submitting an application, the applicant should ensure that all questions have been completed and all relevant documents have been included in the document list. Incomplete application may lead to visa extension or refusal.

The third item? Buy medical insurance in advance. The Immigration Department also advises all student visa applicants to ensure that they know their medical insurance details before the application process begins. A spokesman for the Immigration Department said, "Applicants must fill in the start and end dates of medical insurance. Applicants' medical insurance policy must start from the day they arrive in Australia, roughly at least one week before the start date of their courses. If the applicant's medical insurance starts on the same day as the course date, we will ask the applicant to add an additional insurance date from the time they arrive in Australia. "

The spokesperson added: "If overseas prospective students do not apply for medical insurance for overseas students when they come to Australia, this behavior is against the visa rules. Medical insurance for international students should be terminated when international students leave Australia. Therefore, the visa period should not be longer than the validity period of medical insurance for overseas students.