From Australia 2 October 2026 Adjustments to the application rules of Student visa (subclass 500) and Student Guardian visa (subclass 590). The two most affected were the fact that most student visa holders were in principle required to apply for the next student visa outside Australia, and that the conditions for spouses to accompany their children and join them later were tightened.
What are the restrictions on internal conversion and renewal?
The Department of Home Affairs of Australia stated that the new regulations affected those who were applying for a student visa in Australia, had already applied for the next visa with a student visa, and were planning for family members to accompany or join at a later date. Most of the temporary visa holders, Working Holiday, Skills in Demand, are no longer able to apply for student visas directly from Australia.
The limited exceptions include school students, doctoral students, those affected by the closure of educational institutions or the extension of courses, and some government or defence-funded students. The application must continue to be determined on the basis of the applicant ' s current visa, course level and application date.
Main changes in family rules
Most students can no longer be added to the family members who were not processed in the original application by subsequent entrant after the main applicant has been granted a visa. (b) Limited exceptions for doctoral students, nationals of States members of the Pacific and the Association, and specific government-funded students; There are other transitional arrangements for families already living together in Australia.
Impact on students in Taiwan
Taiwan students who are studying in Australia and are planning to change, move to or extend their studies should not assume that the next student visa can be extended directly within the country. A person who is prepared to carry a spouse or child should also check his/her declaration and partner ' s eligibility before the main application for delivery. For those who have already delivered by 2 October, the applicable rules may differ, and the time certificate of delivery should be kept and the official statement of the Ministry of the Interior should be consulted.
