03/10/2026
Important visa changes affecting Student Visa and Work and Holiday/Working Holiday visas from 2 October 2026 🇦🇺
1. If you’re in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa (417/462) and planning to apply for a Student Visa (subclass 500), you have to apply from outside Australia and remain offshore until the visa is granted.
2. There are also new restrictions on including family members, with limited exemptions. Most Student visa applicants can no longer include their partner or dependent children, unless an exemption applies. Family members can no longer be added later as subsequent entrants.
*Limited exemptions apply
If you’re unsure how these changes affect your situation, contact us before applying.
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