Students must prove that they are registered at an Australian school full time in order to obtain a student visa and immigrate to the country. The Australian government requires an acceptance letter from the school and confirmation of enrollment.
The Australian government requires students to provide evidence that they have enough funds for travel costs, living expenses and tuition. If students have any dependents, they must prove their ability to support them, whether or not they travel to Australia. The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship website details the exact amount of money students must possess to immigrate to Australia, with requirements changing periodically to reflect the ever changing costs of living in Australia. In addition, anyone owing money to the Australian government may not immigrate to the country until he pays.
Students seeking immigration rights must present passing results of the International English Language Testing System exam in their visa application. Alternatively, if an applicant is from a country on the Australian government's approved list of English-speaking countries, a passport from her home country should suffice for her to pass the English language requirements.
Students must pass a health examination before immigrating to Australia. The health exam must take place within six months of entering the country but before applying for a visa. Students also need to obtain health insurance through Overseas Student Health Cover, which either the applicant or the school must arrange before applying for a visa. The visa application must include proof that the applicant has paid for insurance, such as a receipt.
The Australian government requires all immigrants to be of good character. Visa applicants must clear a criminal check; Australia does not accept anyone with a "substantial criminal record," meaning an offense that warranted a prison sentence or confinement at a mental institution, as the Department of Immigration and Citizenship explains. Applicants must also sign the Australian Values Statement, which is a declaration that immigrants will respect the Australian way of life and obey the country's laws.