Student Guardian Visa Subclass 590 — document translation guide
The Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) allows a parent or eligible relative to come to Australia to provide support for a student under 18 who holds a Student Visa (Subclass 500). For the latest requirements, always check homeaffairs.gov.au.
Who Is the Student Guardian Visa Subclass 590 Generally For?
The Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) allows a parent or eligible relative to come to Australia to provide support for a student under 18 who holds a Student Visa (Subclass 500). The Subclass 590 is specifically for guardians of younger international students who are under 18 years of age. The student must be enrolled at a primary or secondary school, or be under 18 and enrolled in another course type.
To be eligible, the guardian must be a parent or eligible relative of the student, must not intend to work in Australia, and must demonstrate they can financially support themselves and the student. The Subclass 590 is generally granted for the same duration as the student's Subclass 500. Guardians on a Subclass 590 cannot work in Australia. Once the student turns 18, the guardian may need to apply for a different visa to remain in Australia.
When are certified translations required? Identity documents and family relationship documents not in English must be accompanied by a NAATI-certified translation. Documents commonly required include birth certificates (to establish the parent-child or guardian relationship), passports, and marriage certificates where the guardian relationship runs through marriage.
Student Guardian Visa Subclass 590 — Document Checklist
Documents commonly used for Student Guardian Visa Subclass 590 applications. Not every document applies to every applicant — always verify on homeaffairs.gov.au.
Processing Times
Processing times for this visa are published by the Department of Home Affairs and are updated regularly. Always check the official DHA tool before planning your application.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
A few of the issues we most often see with documents prepared for visa applications.
Submitting uncertified or self-translated documents — Australian authorities generally require NAATI-certified translations for documents not in English.
Providing incomplete translations that omit stamps, seals or marginal notes from the original document.
Using documents that have expired or been superseded (for example, an old passport bio page).
Submitting low-quality scans or photos where text is partially unreadable.
Mismatched names across documents without a supporting change-of-name certificate or statutory declaration.
Missing pages — translators can only certify what they can clearly see.
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