MY AUS VISA — PRIVATE STUDENT GUARDIAN 590 PREPARATION PLANNER
Base preparation reviewed: 27 September 2026; location rule reviewed: 2 October 2026

Use this privately. It is not Form 157N, a visa application or an eligibility decision. Do not send a child's identity, custody, health or financial records to MyAusVisa.

STUDENT AND WELFARE
Student age at application and expected arrival:
Student 500 course, provider, CoE and proposed dates:
Welfare path to check: provider CAAW / nominated guardian / special category:
Welfare start and end dates; first planned arrival:
[ ] Confirm Form 1229 consent or sole-custody evidence for the under-18 student.

NOMINATED GUARDIAN
Relationship to student and proof of relationship:
Guardian age; if a relative rather than parent/custodian, check the 21+ rule:
Guardian current visa or 590 application location:
[ ] If I hold an affected temporary visa, check whether I must lodge Guardian 590 outside Australia and be offshore at grant. A current 590 holder can apply for a further 590 inside Australia.
[ ] Complete the current official Form 157N for each student nominating this guardian.
[ ] If a 590 visa is needed, plan to lodge it with the student's application.
[ ] Check passport, character and residence evidence requested for the guardian.

FUNDS, HEALTH COVER AND FAMILY
Evidence of living, course, travel and any school costs for the people involved:
Guardian health-cover policy and dates (check 590 rules, not Student OSHC alone):
Student OSHC policy and dates under Student 500:
Any accompanying or non-migrating children and their welfare arrangements:
[ ] Check the special under-6 family-member rule directly on the 590 page, if relevant.

TRAVEL AND CONDITIONS
[ ] Check that the student does not arrive before approved welfare and OSHC begin.
[ ] Guardian: read the 590 no-work rule and exact grant conditions in VEVO.
[ ] Before a guardian travels without the student, obtain approval for alternative welfare arrangements.

TEMPORARY GUARDIAN TRAVEL — STUDENT REMAINS IN AUSTRALIA
Proposed guardian departure / return / alternative care dates: ____
Provider CAAW or replacement guardian route being checked: ____
Provider endorsement / nomination / supporting evidence privately held: ____
Travel reason and evidence requested by the official form: ____
Official request submitted / receipt / private copy: ____
Written approval received / date / exact approved period: ____
Any later date or welfare change to clarify before departure: ____
[ ] Request submission is not approval. Confirm the required approval before travel.
[ ] Follow the actual welfare-request form attachment rules, not a generic upload limit.
Official welfare request: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/study-situation/welfare-arrangements

Student Guardian 590: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-590
Student under-18 welfare: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/supporting/Pages/Student/Welfare-arrangements-for-students-under-18.aspx
Official Form 157N: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/157n.pdf
Our guide: https://myausvisa.com/student-guardian-visa-590-for-under-18-student
