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Student visa (subclass 500) documents checklist from India

The documents an Indian applicant needs for the Student visa, with the evidence standards officers apply in 2026.

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What to prepare in India

  1. 1

    Passport, CoE and offer letter

  2. 2

    Genuine Student statement answering the form questions, with supporting evidence

  3. 3

    Bank statements, education loan sanction letter or fixed deposits with a 3 to 6 month history

  4. 4

    Sponsor's income tax returns and relationship proof if a parent is funding you

  5. 5

    English test report (IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or OET)

  6. 6

    Academic transcripts, gap explanations and work experience letters

  7. 7

    OSHC policy and biometrics appointment

Since 8 January 2026 Indian applicants sit at Evidence Level 3: financial and English evidence is mandatory at lodgement and bank documents are verified with the issuing bank.

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Questions

Do documents need to be translated or attested?+

Documents not in English need a certified translation. Australia does not require Indian notarisation or apostille for most visa documents, but colour scans of originals are expected.

Can I upload documents after lodging?+

Yes, in ImmiAccount until a decision is made. Officers can decide on what is in the file at the time, so lodge complete rather than relying on later uploads.