Australian Student visa financial requirements
The two ways to show financial capacity, what counts as genuine access to funds, and how to prepare from Bangladesh.
Check my financial planLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Two ways to show financial capacity
Option 1: funds for 12 months
Enough money for travel, tuition and living costs for you and any family members for the first 12 months (or pro rata for shorter stays). The living-cost figure for one student is AUD 29,710 a year.
Option 2: annual income
Evidence of annual income above the amount Home Affairs sets, earned by your parents or spouse who are not travelling with you. Check the current figure in the Document Checklist Tool.
Example for option 1
An illustration for a bachelor’s student with AUD 40,000 tuition. Travel costs are set by Home Affairs; check the current figure for Bangladesh.
| First-year tuition | AUD 40,000 |
|---|---|
| Living costs | AUD 29,710 |
| Travel | Home Affairs figure |
| Total | AUD 69,710 plus travel |
Genuine access to funds
Home Affairs also checks that you will genuinely be able to use the money while in Australia. Funds should belong to you or your family, have a clear and legal source, and stay available. A sudden deposit, a loan you cannot explain, or money held by a distant relative raises questions.
- Keep bank statements that show the balance building over time.
- Include proof of the source, such as salary slips, business records or property sale deeds.
- Education loans should come with the lender’s sanction letter and disbursement terms.
Official sources
- Home Affairs: evidence of financial capacity ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Home Affairs: genuine access to funds ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Home Affairs: Student visa ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
- Study Australia: costs ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.