MY AUS VISA — PRIVATE STUDENT 500 UNDER-18 WELFARE PLANNER
Reviewed: 26 September 2026

Keep this worksheet on your own device. Do not send custody, identity or school records to MyAusVisa. This is not Form 1229, Form 157N or a visa application.

PARENT OR LEGAL-GUARDIAN CONSENT
[ ] Check the current Form 1229 or statutory-declaration instructions for each parent or legal guardian.
[ ] If only one person can consent, check the official evidence needed to show sole custody.
[ ] Check that the names and relationships match the application and supporting records.

WELFARE ARRANGEMENT TO CONFIRM
[ ] If the student will turn 18 before arrival, read the special Form 157N questions 1 to 8 process.
[ ] If the student will be under 18 in Australia, check the suitable CAAW, guardian, exchange or government-sponsored option.
[ ] If a guardian is nominated, read the current Form 157N and guardian eligibility instructions.
Welfare arrangement type chosen: ______________________________
Education provider / course dates: _____________________________
Approved welfare start date: __________________________________
Approved welfare end date: ____________________________________
[ ] If courses involve more than one provider, check for a gap between approved welfare periods.
[ ] Plan arrival no earlier than the approved welfare start date.
[ ] Check the official approval process before changing welfare arrangements.

Recheck the live Student 500 document tool and ImmiAccount prompts before lodging.
Official under-18 welfare guidance: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/supporting/Pages/Student/Welfare-arrangements-for-students-under-18.aspx
Official Student document tool: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/web-evidentiary-tool

SOURCE-LINKED HELP
Return to the guide for instructions and official sources:
https://myausvisa.com/student-visa-500#student-under-18
