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Student Guardian Visa (subclass 590)
The Student Guardian Visa (subclass 590) is designed for parents and close relatives who want to accompany and care for an international student under 18 while they study in Australia. It offers a safe, legal way to stay with your child, support their education journey, and ensure their wellbeing in a new country.
Allows guardians to accompany student
Legal stay in Australia during studies
Supports student care and wellbeing
What Is the Student Guardian Visa 590?
The Student Guardian Visa allows an eligible parent, legal custodian, or relative to live in Australia as the primary guardian of a student visa holder. In some limited cases, it can also be used for students over 18 who need welfare support due to special circumstances.
You must be the student’s parent, legal custodian, or an eligible relative (usually over 21) who has been approved by the parents.
You live with or near the student and take primary responsibility for their accommodation, welfare, and day-to-day needs.
The visa is generally granted for the same duration as the student’s visa, or until the student turns 18, whichever comes first.
Key Features and Conditions
This visa focuses on the student’s welfare, so most conditions are built around ensuring you are genuinely in Australia to care for the child, not to work or migrate independently.
You can stay in Australia temporarily while the student holds a valid student visa and needs your support.
You must maintain adequate health insurance for your stay.
You cannot bring other family members under 6 unless there are compelling and compassionate reasons, or they are included in another visa
Work and Study Options for Guardians
The Student Guardian Visa is not a work visa, but it offers limited flexibility so you can improve your skills and adapt to life in Australia while caring for your child.
No work rights: In most cases you are not allowed to work in Australia on this visa.
You may undertake short-term study, such as English language training (ELICOS), for up to 20 hours per week or other courses of up to 3 months.
Your main commitment must remain the student’s accommodation, welfare, and supervision.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify as a student guardian, you must show the capacity to care for the student and support yourself financially during your stay.
Be a parent, legal custodian, or an eligible relative (for example, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, or step-relative) who is at least 21 years old.
Demonstrate sufficient funds to cover your own living expenses, the student’s costs, and any accompanying children, without needing public support.
Provide evidence of accommodation and welfare arrangements, often in line with the education provider’s requirements.
Meet health and character requirements and hold appropriate overseas health cover for the entire stay.
Why This Visa Matters for Families
or many families, sending a young child overseas to study is a big emotional and financial decision. The Student Guardian Visa gives parents peace of mind by allowing them to be physically present in Australia during this critical phase.
The student receives consistent emotional and practical support, helping them adjust faster to a new culture, language, and education system.
Parents can stay involved in school meetings, academic progress, and welfare decisions, ensuring the child’s best interests are always protected.
How We Can Help
Applying for a Student Guardian Visa can be complex, and even small mistakes can lead to delays or refusals. Our experienced visa consultants provide end-to-end support to ensure your application is accurate, well-prepared, and aligned with immigration requirements.
Personalised Eligibility Assessment
We assess your relationship to the student, financial capacity, health cover, and welfare arrangements to confirm eligibility and identify the strongest application strategy.
Structured Document Preparation
We guide you in preparing and organising all required documents, including proof of relationship, financial evidence, accommodation and welfare details, and Overseas Visitor Health Cover- ensuring nothing is missed.
Strategic Application Lodgement
We coordinate your Subclass 590 application with the student’s Subclass 500 visa so durations, conditions, and family arrangements align smoothly.
Ongoing Compliance & Future Advice
We provide guidance on visa conditions, work limitations, and future options once the student progresses to their next visa stage.
Keep Your Child Safe While They Study in Australia
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