SydneyVerified 2026-10-22Australia Student Visa 500 Financial Capacity 2026 — AUD $29,710
Australia subclass 500 financial capacity: living costs around AUD $29,710 (2026) plus tuition and travel. Format Home Affairs-ready evidence.
Applicant-prepared summary. Accompanies your original bank-issued statements; does not replace them.
Financial evidence
Officer-readableDestination
Australia
Sydney
Statement months
3–6 months savings history
Recommended balance
AUD $29,710/year living (primary applicant) + tuition + travel
Verified Oct 2026
Currency
AUD
Genuine Student (GS) test applies — show stable savings over 3–6 months, not sudden lump sums.
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Months required
Evidence of genuine access to funds — often recent statements covering the claimed savings period
Balance guidance
Living costs about AUD $29,710 (2026) plus course fees and travel — confirm current Home Affairs figures
Last verified
2026-10-22
Recent changes
Requirements last verified 2026-10-22. We re-check official sources quarterly.
Embassy requirements
- Show genuine access to living costs, tuition, and travel funds
- Bank statements, education loans, or sponsor evidence as listed on Home Affairs
- Explain large deposits and transfers between accounts
- Name matching passport / CoE where applicable
- Keep evidence current for the lodgement date
Period: Evidence of genuine access to funds — often recent statements covering the claimed savings period · Balance: Living costs about AUD $29,710 (2026) plus course fees and travel — confirm current Home Affairs figures
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Common rejection reasons
- Living-cost amount below the published annual figure
- Funds not genuinely accessible
- Weak explanation for recent lump sums
- Inconsistent sponsor story
FAQ
Home Affairs publishes living-cost figures (about AUD $29,710 in 2026 guidance) plus tuition and travel. Confirm the exact amount on the official site before you lodge.
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