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Do you need a visa for Australia?

Every year our team of visa specialists support each of our students studying abroad in Australia to have the proper documents to enter and stay in the country. Let's get started!

As a student or intern in Australia, you will need a visa that is electronically linked to your passport. This visa serves as an approval from the Australian government to remain in the country for the duration of your program. 

As a student on a semester study abroad program, you will need a Student Visa (subclass 500). If you are a full-time intern, you will need a Work & Holiday Visa. On a summer study abroad program, you will need an Electronic Travel Authority.

Depending on your IES Abroad program and citizenship, you may need a student visa to study abroad in Australia. We’ve outlined citizenship options below to help you learn more about your visa requirements.

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Applying for a Student Visa for Australia

Once you are accepted to your IES Abroad program, you will find detailed step-by-step instructions to apply for a Australia student visa in your MyIESabroad account. For now, read below to get an idea of what the visa application process will look like as a U.S. citizen.

If you are a non-U.S. citizen, refer to the Australian consulate that serves your country of citizenship to determine your visa application process. 

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“IES Abroad has a fool-proof plan for everyone to get their visas to study abroad.”
Kate C. • Villanova University • Milan – Italy Today

Considering multiple destinations?

We've compiled visa resources for every country so you'll have everything you need to make your study abroad adventure as seamless as possible.

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“Just say yes. It won't always be perfect, but it will always be worth it. You will never regret saying yes to Sydney.”
Ashton D. • University of Missouri • Sydney Summer – Internship

We’re Here for You

Our team of visa specialists are here to help. Step-by-step instructions to ensure you have the proper visa and/or entry documents to study abroad are available in your MyIESabroad account once you are accepted to a program.

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Australia visa processes and requirements are determined by the Australian government, not by IES Abroad. While our team of visa specialists regularly updates this page, the most up-to-date and official information can be found on Australian government and consulate websites. This page was last updated October 24, 2022.