Student Guardian Visa (580)

International students studying in Australia on a student visa may require a guardian if they are under 18 years of age. There may also be exceptional circumstances where a student over 18 years of age may need a guardian for religious or cultural reasons.

The Student Guardian visa is for foreign nationals applying to stay in Australia as the guardian of a student who is studying in Australia.  You are not eligible for a Student Guardian visa if you have a child under six years of age who has a passport for a country subject to Assessment Levels 3 or 4, under a Schools Sector (subclass 571) student visa.

This visa allows you to stay in Australia for the same length of time as the student for whom you will be the guardian. If the student is less than 18 years of age, your visa will usually be granted until the student turns 18 years.  This visa permits multiple entries to Australia

To be eligible to qualify for a student guardian the nominated person must:

• be a parent, person who has legal custody, or a relative of the student for whom you will be guardian
• be at least 21 years of age
• be able to provide accommodation, general welfare and other support to the student. 

As Qualified Education Agent Counsellors we can assist with all your requirements in this regard.