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Changes to Student visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) application rules
Subclass 500 · Student visa
Correction — replaces an earlier item
In short: new rules for Student (500) and Student Guardian (590) visas started on 2 October 2026.
What changed
The rules change who can apply for and be granted these visas while in Australia, and whether family members can be included in a Student visa application. They were made by the Migration Amendment (Student Visa Reform) Regulations 2026 (F2026L01347).
Who it affects
• People applying for a Student visa while in Australia
• Student visa holders applying for another Student visa
• Applicants who want to include family members, or have them join later
Key dates
• Regulations made: 1 October 2026
• In force from: 2 October 2026
Where to check
Home Affairs has published a fact sheet, an infographic and decision trees on the page linked below. This is general information, not migration advice.
Changes to Student visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) application rules
From 2 October 2026, new rules apply to Student (subclass 500) and Student Guardian (subclass 590) visas. The rules change who can apply for and be granted these visas while in Australia, and whether family members can be included in a Student visa application. The changes may affect people applying for a Student visa in Australia, Student visa holders applying for another Student visa, and applicants who want to include family members or have them join later. The Department has published a fact sheet, an infographic and decision trees explaining the new rules.