Student visa refused? Understand exactly why, what your options are and how strong a re-application would be.

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About this service

A student visa refusal is stressful, especially with course start dates approaching. The first step is to understand precisely why the decision was made and what your options are — re-applying offshore, seeking review at the Administrative Review Tribunal where available, or changing your plans. We analyse your refusal letter and decision record, identify the criteria that were not met (most often Genuine Student, financial capacity or English), check whether review rights and deadlines apply, and give you a written assessment of your prospects and the recommended next step.

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Further reading

• Student Visa Changes October 2026: Onshore & Family RulesFrom 2 October 2026, most temporary visa holders in Australia can no longer lodge a Student visa onshore, current students can only re-apply onshore under narrow exemptions, and most applicants can no longer include a partner or children. Here is who is affected, who is exempt (including ASEAN passport holders such as Malaysians), and what Indian and Malaysian students should do next.
• Australia Student Visa from India 2026: New Rules, Fees & StepsPlanning an Australia student visa from India in 2026? The subclass 500 fee is now AUD 2,500, India is at the highest evidence level, and from 2 October 2026 most new students can't bring family or apply from inside Australia. Here's what you need: funds, English, Genuine Student answers, steps and mistakes to avoid, with notes for Malaysian applicants.