“New Rule for Onshore Student Visa Applications from 2025 Onwards”
🛑 What Changed?
From 1 January 2025, if you are applying for a student visa from inside Australia, you must include a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) in your application.
- Before: A Letter of Offer from a university/college was enough to apply.
- Now: Only a CoE is accepted — otherwise, your application will be invalid.
🧾What is a CoE?
A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is a document issued after you accept the offer and pay tuition fees. It proves you’re officially enrolled in a course.
⚠️ What Happens If You Apply Without a CoE?
- Your visa application will be considered invalid
- Immigration will not assess your application
- You won’t get a Bridging Visa, meaning you could become unlawful if your current visa expires
- You may need to leave Australia immediately or explore other visa options
📌 Example:
A student is currently in Australia on a visitor visa and wants to stay for studies. They get a Letter of Offer from a college and try to apply for a student visa without a CoE.
- ❌Because there’s no CoE, the application is rejected as invalid.
- ❌ No Bridging Visa is granted.
- ❗The student must either leave Australia or get a CoE quickly and reapply, if time allows.
✅ Tips for Students Applying from Inside Australia:
- Get your CoE before applying for a student visa.
- Don’t wait until your current visa is about to expire.
- Check if you’re eligible to apply for a student visa from within Australia under the latest rules.