How to Apply for Australia Student Visa in Ghana

Australia has world-class universities, with practical and outstanding English language schools to support international students. Studying in Australia is also a great way of experiencing the unique Aussie lifestyle while also gaining relevant educational and vocational skills.

A lot of students from Ghana wants to study in Australia, and we have put together a complete guide on how to apply for Australia student visa in Ghana. This guide contains the Australia student visa application guidelines, requirements, fees and lots more.

As a foreign student, you will need to apply for an Australian student visa if you wish to school in Australian University. The Australian student visa is also your best way of extending your stay in Australia.

How to Apply for Australia Student Visa In Ghana

The following is a simplified process which would help you to successfully secure the travel document:

Australia Student Visa (subclass 500)

Students from Ghana will need a student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. This visa is specifically for international students who are ready to enroll in Australia University.

Duration of Australia Student Visa

The student visa duration depends on the program you choose:

• if you enrol for a 6-month course, your Student Visa will be valid for 6 months
• if you enrol for a 3-year program, your Student Visa will be valid for 3 years

In order to be eligible for Australia student visa, you must choose a program that runs between 12 and 52 weeks.

Depending on the length of your course, your visa will be granted the following additional times once you finish your studies:

• For courses below 10 months of duration, you will be given 1 month extra.
• For courses over the 10-month threshold, you will be given 2 extra months.
• For courses over 10 months in which the term end date is December, you will be given 3 extra months.

Cost of Australia Student Visa for Ghanaian

The cost of the Australian Student visa (subclass 500) is  $560 AUD (~400 €). The price is always the same no matter the length of your studies.

Please note that this price may vary depending on the location where you apply for your Student Visa (Australia or onshore). The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has built a pricing estimator tool to help future applicants to quickly get a price overview of their visa application.

You can pay for your Australian student visa fee online or at the Visa application centre in Ghana or through bank transfer (Click Here to access Australian Embassy Contact Details in Ghana).

Ghanaian students won’t need to get health insurance for the Australian visa.

If you pay your visa fee by card you’ll be charged an extra 1-2% surcharge. You’ll also have to pay for your medical exam if you are called for one. You’ll also need to pay for your travel costs to have your biometrics taken at a visa application center abroad.

How to Renew Student Visa in Australia

You can renew your Student Visa as many times as you want, as long as you are enrolled in a course approved by CRICOS. However, you need to be advised that if you have had multiple student visas in the past, the Government may question the genuineness of your application.

If your visa expires, the immigration office. If your visa has expired for more than 28 days, you might not be able to return to Australia for three years.

Requirements for Australia Student Visa

When applying for a student visa to study in Australia, one of the most important things you need is to show proof that you can support yourself throughout the duration of your study. You will have to show enough evidence that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, travel expenses and living costs for the intended period of stay.

In most cases, the amount to be considered as enough funds will depend on the length of the course and its tuition fees.

Ghanaian students won’t have to prove they speak English well enough to study in an international university in Australia. These language skills ensure that you can succeed in your classes and manage your way around Australia.

Ghanaian students will need to take a medical test before arriving in Australia.

Ghanaian students won’t need to set up a Restricted Bank Account. This type of bank account restricts the amount of money you can withdraw every month, and only allows you to access it when you arrive in Australia.

How to Apply for Australia Student Visa From Ghana

You can apply for Australia student visa using the online platform: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/500-.

You can register for a medical exam before applying for a visa. After you apply, depending on your situation you may be asked to attend an interview, provide police certificates, provide more information, or take a medical exam (if you haven’t done so already).

Ghanaian students maybe have to provide biometrics during the visa application process. Your biometrics are, basically, extra identification (e.g. fingerprinting and pictures) that countries use for security purposes.

You will have to attend a visa interview during the application process.