The processing time for an Australia student visa can vary depending on various factors, including the country of citizenship, the level of education, the complexity of the application, and the time of year. The Department of Home Affairs provides indicative processing times based on the type of student visa subclass.
The indicative processing times for different student visa subclasses are as follows:
Subclass 500 (Higher Education Sector): 75% of applications are processed within 75 days, and 90% are processed within 4 months.
Subclass 500 (Vocational Education and Training Sector): 75% of applications are processed within 56 days, and 90% are processed within 4 months.
Subclass 500 (Independent ELICOS Sector): 75% of applications are processed within 42 days, and 90% are processed within 2.5 months.
These are general processing times and can vary. It’s important to note that the processing time may be longer during peak application periods, such as before the start of the academic year.
It’s recommended to check the official website of the Department of Home Affairs for the most up-to-date and accurate processing times for student visa applications. You may also receive an estimate of the processing time when you lodge your visa application.
