Student visa (subclass 500)

Australia · for applicants from Nigeria

Verified · 22 June 2026

For full-time study at a CRICOS-registered institution. Requires a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), proof of funds (living costs AUD $29,710/yr for 2026), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and the Genuine Student (GS) requirement (replaced the GTE in Mar 2024). Work limited to 48 hours/fortnight in session.

Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O

At a glance

Embassy processing

Varies (Nigeria: expect added scrutiny)

Our turnaround

5–7 working days

Done-for-you Standard

Government fees

~£1,045

≈ ₦1,911,305

Why applications get refused

Insufficient / unsourced funds

Below AUD $29,710/yr or source not credible.

Fix: Show the full amount from a clear, evidenced source over time.

Genuine Student requirement not met

Study plan inconsistent with background or seen as migration.

Fix: Write a clear, consistent Genuine Student statement.

No / inadequate OSHC

Health cover missing or insufficient.

Fix: Buy compliant OSHC for the full stay.

Document checklist

Required

Valid passport

When: "all"

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

When: "all"

Proof of funds (AUD $29,710/yr + tuition) & genuine source

When: "all"

OSHC policy

When: "all"

English test results

When: "all"

Genuine Student statement

When: "all"

Health & character checks

When: "all"

Application timeline

1. Prepare your application

Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms

1–3 weeks

2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)

Specialist checks your file before you submit

5–7 working days

3. Submit online or at visa centre

Biometrics appointment may be required

1 day

4. Embassy decision

Standard processing. Priority options may be available.

Varies (Nigeria: expect added scrutiny)

All-in government fees

These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.

Mandatory

Student visa application charge

£1,045

1,911,305

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

£0

0

Total government fees

1,045

≈ ₦1,911,305

Proof of funds (must hold, not pay)

Living costs (12 months)

£15,518

28,382,422

Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.

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