Student Visa Extension
Important: a Student visa cannot be extended. From 2 October 2026, most Student visa holders can no longer apply for a further Student visa while in Australia. You can apply in Australia only if you hold an eligible visa and meet one of the Department of Home Affairs exemptions (for example, finishing your current course with the same education provider, or moving on to a higher-level course). Otherwise, a new Student visa must be lodged from outside Australia. Check the Department’s Student visa changes page, or speak to our team, before you make study or travel plans.
Adjusting to the Australian environment can be challenging for international students upon their arrival. There are various reasons why students may struggle to complete their studies within the visa tenure.
The student visa extension process can be daunting and stressful, given its tedious nature. However, we at ACME Consultants for Migration and Education can alleviate your burden by handling all the necessary procedures for you.
If you lodge a valid application in Australia, you will usually be granted a bridging visa, allowing you to continue your studies and work within the specified limitations. Applications lodged outside Australia do not receive a bridging visa.
For more information, visit our Student Visa page.
Bridging Visa Conditions
8105 – Work Limitation
(1A) The holder must not engage in any work in Australia before the holder’s course of study commences.
- Subject to subclause (2), the holder must not engage in work in Australia for more than 48 hours a fortnight during any fortnight when the holder’s course of study or training is in session.
- Subclause (1) does not apply:(a) to work that was specified as a requirement of the course when the course particulars were entered in the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students; and(b) in relation to a Subclass 574 (Postgraduate Research Sector) visa if the holder has commenced the master’s degree by research or doctoral degree.