Australia offers three main types of visas for those seeking education and training: the Student visa, Student Guardian visa, and Training visa. Each serves a different purpose based on the needs of the applicant. This article focuses on the Student Guardian visa, explaining everything Indians need to know about this visa category.StayThis is a temporary visa. The length of your visa will be determined by the student visa holder’s stay and their age.
CostFrom AUD1,600.00
Cost ExemptionFrom 22 March 2025, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who lodge a valid Student or Student Guardian visa application. See About this visa.

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Eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens who applied between 1 July 2024 and 21 March 2025 can apply for a partial refund of the cost. See Getting a refund.Processing timesFor an indication of processing times for this visa, use the visa processing time guide tool. This will show the processing times for recently decided applications. It is a guide only and not specific to your application.With this visa you canCome to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age or older due to exceptional circumstances.You mustbe the student’s parent, custodian or relative who is 21 years or olderhave and show evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself and the student during your stayhave adequate health insurance in placebe able to provide accommodation, welfare and other supporthold an eligible substantive visa, if in Australia.For more details visit the official site of the Australian government for Student Guardian visa.