Core Documents Required for Bangladesh → Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500, 2025)

• Passport (Bangladeshi)
  • Bio page (mandatory)
  • All pages scanned (recommended)
  • Old passports (if available)
• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from Australian institution
• Academic Documents
  • SSC Certificate + Marksheet
  • HSC Certificate + Marksheet
  • Diploma certificates (if any)
  • Bachelor / Masters certificates & transcripts (if applicable)
  • Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter (if required)
• English Proficiency Test Score
  • IELTS (Academic) / PTE Academic / TOEFL iBT
  • Must meet the minimum score required by the institution
• Proof of Financial Capacity (Bangladesh-specific requirements)
  • Bank Statements – usually last 6 months, stamped & signed
  • Bank Solvency Certificate
  • Source of Funds Documents
    • Salary slips (last 6–12 months)
    • Job certificate / employment letter
    • Income Tax Return (ITR) or TIN certificate
    • Business documents (trade license, VAT, partnership deed, etc.)
  • Affidavit of Support (if sponsored by parents/guardian)
  • Education Loan Approval (if applicable)
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – full duration of stay
• Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Statement
  • Clear explanation of reasons for studying in Australia
  • Future career plans in Bangladesh
  • Why the chosen course matches your background
  • Financial circumstances and ties to Bangladesh
• Photographs – Australian visa-size photos (45mm × 35mm)
• Bangladeshi National Identity (NID) or Birth Certificate

Additional or Conditional Requirements for Bangladeshi Applicants

• Medical Examination (Australian Panel Physicians in Bangladesh)
  • IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre (Dhaka)
  • Tests include: Chest X-ray, Blood test, Urine test (as required)
  • Medical request (HAP ID) typically issued after visa submission
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Must be issued by Bangladesh Police
  • Should be recent (usually within 6 months)
• Work Experience Documents (if you’ve worked after studies)
  • Updated CV / Resume
  • Experience letters from employers
  • Recommendation letters (optional)
  • Salary slips & bank statements showing salary deposits
• Gap Explanation (if study gap exists)
  • Employment documents
  • Business records
  • Training certificates
  • Strong written gap explanation
• Under-18 Applicants
  • Welfare arrangement approval (CAAW letter)
  • Accommodation and guardian arrangements
  • Parental consent documents

Document Preparation Guidelines (Bangladesh-Specific)

• All non-English documents must be translated by an approved translator.
• Scans must be clear, high resolution, and color preferred.
• Bank statements should not be manipulated; visa refusal is common due to mismatched financial proof.
• Sponsor’s relationship proof recommended (e.g., Birth Registration, NID copy).
• CoE must match the same course level as in the GTE statement.
• Keep digital and hard copies of all documents.