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Australia · Visa guideAustralia Student Guardian Visa
The Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) — for a parent or relative supporting a young student in Australia.
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Australia Student Guardian Visa — overview
The Australia Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) lets a parent, custodian or relative aged 21 or over come to Australia to provide care and support for a student visa holder who is under 18 (or over 18 in exceptional circumstances).
The visa is granted in line with the student's stay and age. The guardian must provide accommodation, welfare and support for the student and cannot work in Australia. Applications are lodged online through ImmiAccount, ideally at the same time as the student's application.
Lifeset Overseas aligns the guardian application with the young student's visa and prepares the relationship, accommodation and financial evidence so both files are consistent.
7 items
Documents you need
Be a parent, custodian or relative
You must be the student's parent, custodian or relative and be aged 21 or over.
Relationship evidence
Documents proving your relationship to the student — birth certificate or guardianship papers.
The student's visa
Evidence the student holds, or has applied for, an Australian student visa.
Sufficient funds
Evidence of funds to support both yourself and the student during the stay.
Accommodation & welfare
Evidence you can provide accommodation, welfare and support for the student.
Adequate health insurance
Health insurance in place for your stay.
Health & character
You must meet the Australian health and character requirements and sign the Australian Values Statement.
5 steps
How the process works
Typical processing: Varies by case — use the Department's processing-time guide. Apply at the same time as the student where possible.
Step 1
Free eligibility review
We confirm guardian eligibility and align the application with the student's visa.
Step 2
Build a decision-ready file
Relationship, accommodation and financial documents are prepared and cross-checked.
Step 3
Apply online via ImmiAccount
The application is lodged through ImmiAccount, ideally at the same time as the student.
Step 4
Health, biometrics & follow-up
Complete any health examination requested and respond promptly to the Department.
Step 5
Visa outcome
The decision arrives in writing; the visa is digitally linked to your passport.
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Costs & fees
Item
Amount
Student Guardian visa (subclass 590) application charge
For the main applicant; a separate charge applies for family members.
From AUD 2,000
Health checks, police certificates & biometrics
Third-party costs where requested.
Confirmed at booking
Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.
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Frequently asked questions
A parent, custodian or relative aged 21 or over who can provide accommodation, welfare and support for a student visa holder who is under 18.
No — the Student Guardian visa does not allow work.
You may study an ELICOS course for under 20 hours a week, or other study or training for up to 3 months.
It is granted in line with the student visa holder's stay and age.
You can apply for a further Student Guardian visa to stay longer.
Why it matters
Going it alone vs filing with us
On your own
- Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
- Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
- No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
- Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
- A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.
With Lifeset Overseas
- An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
- A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
- Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
- Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
- Every case handled by one consultant, end to end.
Refused before?
A refusal isn't the end
A refusal is not a permanent bar — but it only improves if the actual reason is found and answered, and nobody can tell you a second application will succeed. If a Australia visa has been refused, we:
- Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
- Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
- Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
- Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
- Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
Your next step
Ready to start your Australia Student Guardian Visa?
A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.
Free, honest assessment
We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.
Your file, built right
Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.
One consultant, end to end
The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.
We handle the process
VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.
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