Information for international students whose student visa will end before they complete their current program.
If your student visa ends before you have completed your program you will need to obtain another visa with study entitlements to allow you to continue to study in Australia.
If you wish to apply for another student visa, you will require a current Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) with a revised completion date to indicate the required visa duration. If your CoE has also ended, you may need to apply for a new CoE to support this application.
Student visa holders should apply for a new visa before their current visa ends to remain lawful in Australia.
Questions about your visa and stay in Australia?
If you have any questions about your visa and your stay in Australia, contact the Department of Home Affairs directly. RMIT cannot provide specific advice about your student visa or any other visa subclass.
Postgraduate research students may apply for an extension of up to six months while their thesis is being marked. Often on your first visa, the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs grants a visa that is longer than the CoE (for a period of six to eight months).
You should not be enrolled for this period and will not be given a new CoE. Email the SGR Examinations office to request a letter for you to provide to the Department of Home Affairs.
If your visa has expired, you must contact the Department of Home Affairs immediately.
If you apply for a visa and your CoE appears to be invalid, RMIT will need to check all the details are correct (name, date of birth, etc). A copy of your CoE can be requested through Student Connect.
Information about how to apply for a student visa is available on the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs website.
You can also get advice on your visa from an Education Agent, Migration Agent, or Lawyer who is registered by the Migration Agent Registration Authority (MARA).
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Last updated July 2026
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