Genuine Student requirement

Genuine Student (GS) requirement is effective for student visa applications lodged on and after 23 March 2024.

GS criteria. 

• Give details of the applicant’s current circumstances. This includes ties to family, community, employment and economic circumstances. 

• Explain why the applicant wishes to study this course in Australia with this particular education provider. This must also explain their understanding of the requirements of the intended course and studying and living in Australia.

• Explain how completing the course will be of benefit to the applicant.

• Give details of any other relevant information the applicant would like to include.

• Additional question for those applicants who have previously held a student visa or those who are lodging an application in Australia from a non-student visa.

It is important to provide evidence to support a claim made by the applicant.