VISA PROCEDURE AND GUIDE
Student numbers from Pakistan are on the increase with many
applications received
from people wishing to study in Australia. The increasing demand
has meant that, as a general rule, applications are assessed
without interview. Students are strongly urged to thoroughly
prepare your application and submit all required documents.
Insufficient supporting material will delay the process and may
lead to refusal of the application.
Important Documentation:
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Obtain a "Letter of Offer" from the
Australian university / college - to study full time.
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Prepare financial documents that
indicate that you have the capacity to meet the cost of
tuition and living expenses in Australia, cost of
airfares, travel. Your financial supporters can only be
yourself, your spouse, your parents or your grand
parents.
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Certified, attested copies of academic
certificates, including IELTS test results.
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Required photographs (4) and your
passport.
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Completed visa application available
from the Australian High Commission, Diplomatic
Enclave, Islamabad, Pakistan between the hours 09:00 -
12:00, Monday thru Thursday
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Submit photocopies of all documents
PLUS have originals if required to be submitted or shown
at the time of filing an application. The originals will
be returned to you.
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Required visa fee, made payable in
favour of Australian High Commission, Islamabad, via
bank draft, drawn in Islamabad.
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Medical Examination:
Once your application is assessed and
decided you will receive a pre-visa approval (PVA)
letter with your medical examination instructions and
places to go for medical examination.
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Pay Tuition Fees:
You may now pay your tuition fees and
medical insurance premium (OSHC) to the
institution in Australia.
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The institution in Australia will send
you an official "Confirmation of Enrolment" - the
Australian High Commission, in Islamabad accepts faxed
copies of this confirmation DIRECT to them from the
Australian institution. This confirmation is required
before any visa can be finalised. |
Points worth noting
Visa processing times can vary. Peak periods for student visa
applications are December and June of each year and you should
allow 6-8 weeks, but much also depends on you. If your
application is in order and you have no problems with your
medical check-up, transfer the fees quickly to your school in
Australia. Take into account any extra time required for you to
attend orientation or travel to Australia. You may need to lodge
your application well in advance during peak times.
You must study full time and attend at least 95% of your
classes. Failure to attend classes or abide by your visa
conditions may result in visa cancellation.
You can work up to 20 hours per week. The money you earn from
this part time work is not sufficient to support you financially
in Australia but is a great way to get work experience and use
your English.
Your visa will be issued for the length of your study in
Australia. You can apply to extend your visa in Australia should
you choose to further your studies.
For Visa Application Processing fees, please
click here
For further details and application forms visit the following
website.
www.immi.gov.au
CONTACT DETAILS
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Australian High Commission
Diplomatic Enclave,
Po Box 1046,
Islamabad, Pakistan
Phone: 051-282 4345
Fax: 051-282 1150 |
