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Student Guardian Visa
Document Checklist

Temporary visa for a parent or relative to reside in Australia as guardian for a Student Visa (500) holder aged under 18.

This checklist covers the 12 documents you will typically need to prepare across 6 categories. Use the personalised checklist builder to filter this list to your exact situation, upload each file, and export a correctly-named bundle ready to lodge with the Department of Home Affairs. This list is based on publicly available Department of Home Affairs guidance and is provided as a convenience tool — not legal advice.

12 items 11 required 1 optional 6 categories
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Identity documents

3 items
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Passport (bio-data page)

Clear colour scan of the photo page of your current valid passport.

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Birth certificate

Official birth certificate showing your full name and date of birth.

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Change of name document

Deed poll, marriage certificate or other official proof if your name has changed.

Relationship to student

2 items
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Student's birth certificate

Official birth certificate for the student you will be guarding, showing you as a parent or confirming the family relationship.

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Legal guardianship order (if applicable) Optional

Court order or legal document appointing you as the student's legal guardian, if you are not their parent.

Student visa evidence

2 items
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Student's Subclass 500 visa grant letter

Visa grant notice confirming the student holds or has been granted a Subclass 500 Student Visa.

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Student's Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

CoE issued by the student's CRICOS-registered education provider.

Welfare & accommodation

2 items
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Welfare arrangements letter from education provider

Letter from the student's school or college confirming they are aware of and approve the welfare arrangements.

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Evidence of accommodation in Australia

Rental agreement, booking confirmation or other evidence of where you and the student will live.

Financial capacity

1 item
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Bank statements (3 months)

Statements showing sufficient funds to support yourself and the student during the intended stay.

Health & character

2 items
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Police clearance certificate(s)

National police certificates from each country you have lived in for 12 or more months since age 16.

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Form 80 — Personal Particulars

Completed Form 80 for Character Assessment. Fill for free →

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Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for a Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) application?

The Student Guardian Visa typically requires 12 documents across 6 categories: Identity documents, Relationship to student, Student visa evidence, Welfare & accommodation, Financial capacity, Health & character. Use the personalised builder above to filter this list to your exact circumstances.

How do I prepare my documents for the Student Guardian Visa?

Scan or photograph each document as a PDF or image. Compress any file that exceeds the 5 MB upload limit using the built-in Compress tool. Combine multi-page documents (e.g. bank statements) into a single PDF using Merge. VisaPacks then exports everything as a correctly-named ZIP bundle, ready to attach to your ImmiAccount lodgement.

Is this checklist official Department of Home Affairs guidance?

No. This checklist is based on publicly available Department of Home Affairs guidance but is maintained by VisaPacks as a convenience tool only — it is not legal advice and does not replace the assessment of a registered migration agent. Always verify current requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website.

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