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Student visa (subclass 500) — Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector

This is an Australian visa subclass processed by the Department of Home Affairs.

Verified from Department of Home Affairs on 2026-04-20

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Processing Time (p25–p75)

1 days to 7 days

Updated 2026-04-20 · Source: Department of Home Affairs

The current processing time for Student visa (subclass 500) — Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector is 1 days to 7 days. This data was last updated on 2026-04-20 from Department of Home Affairs.

Percentile Breakdown

25th percentile1 Day
50th percentile (median)4 Days
75th percentile7 Days
90th percentile17 Days

Data period ending 31 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Student visa (subclass 500) — Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector take?

Current processing time for Student visa (subclass 500) — Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector is 1 days to 7 days, based on the latest data from Department of Home Affairs.

When was Student visa (subclass 500) — Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector processing time data last updated?

The data was last updated on 2026-04-20, sourced from Department of Home Affairs.

What factors affect Student visa (subclass 500) — Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector processing time?

Processing times vary based on application volume, case complexity, security checks, and the completeness of submitted documentation. Times shown are estimates and individual cases may differ.

Source: Source: WaitVisa.com — Department of Home Affairs, updated 2026-04-20