Genuine Temporary Entrant Requirement

All applicants for a Student visa must show they are coming to Australia temporarily to gain a quality education.

Write a personal statement addressing the GTE requirement

As an applicant, provide a personal statement in English addressing the GTE requirement. We recommend you provide evidence for the information you provide in your written statement. Generic statements unsupported by evidence will not be weighed heavily in the GTE assessment.

There are a number of factors that are taken into account when determining if you meet the GTE requirement. Examples of factors we might take into account include:

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Previous study

  • Academic transcripts showing qualifications achieved
  • Name of the education provider(s)
  • Length of study
  • Certificates of attainment

Gap in previous study

  • Reasons why there is a gap in your studies including where you did not maintain enrolment

Current employment

  • Your current employer
  • Company address
  • Period of employment
  • Details of your position
  • The name and contact details of someone who can confirm the circumstances of your employment
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Ties to home country or country of residence

  • Evidence of financial, family or social ties. You need to show you have significant incentives to return home

Economic situation in home country or country of residence

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  • Documents showing employment or business activities for 12 months before lodging an application
  • Potential employment offers including salary and other benefits, after course completion
  • Income tax return or bank statements

Employment in a third country

  • Potential employment offers, including salary and other benefits, after course completion

Your immigration history

  • Previous visa applications for Australia or other countries
  • Visa refusals or cancellations

Include as much information and evidence as possible in your GTE statement to help give a full view of your situation. This will help the authority make a decision on your student visa application.