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Genuine Student (GS) Requirement

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Important update: 

According to the Department of Home Affairs, from 23 March 2024 the  replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas. 

Students applying for a visa application before 23 March 2024 will be assessed under the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) guidance. Those submitting a visa application on or after 23 March 2024 will be assessed under the new Genuine Student (GS) requirement. We will update our web pages and our Q&A section as details around this new guidance become clear. In the meantime, please refer to the  for the latest information around the Genuine Student requirement.

The Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) has placed additional responsibility onto Australian Universities to ensure their incoming international students are fully aware of and comply with all student visa conditions.

UNSW has taken additional measures by requiring student interviews, financial documentation, and personal statements (where applicable) to comply with these new responsibilities. The additional steps will be requested by UNSW Admissions according to DoHA country guidelines.

How do I submit my GS documentation?

If you have received a full or conditional offer and have been notified that you need to complete a GS check, please take the following steps.

  1. Download and complete the GS Declaration Form
    (If you are residing in India, please download and complete this form instead GS Assessment and Financial Declaration Form)
            
  2. If you have an agent, send your declaration form to them to complete. 
    If you are applying direct, you'll need to send your declaration form to a registered UNSW agent or UNSW regional manager to complete.

I've submitted the form. What's next?

Our Admissions team will review your responses and be in touch if they require further information.

Guidelines for Agents to complete GS checks

Student counsellors should follow the guidelines below:

  1. Download a copy of the .
  2. Conduct a face to face interview following the steps outlined in the checklist.
  3. Sight financial documents demonstrating the student’s financial capacity to study at UNSW along with supporting documentation and personal statements.
  4. If satisfied with the conditions set out in the GS interview & checklist, download a copy of the GS Declaration. (If the student is residing in India, download the GS Assessment and Financial Declaration Form), Co-sign with the student, stamp with your agency stamp and upload to the Ìý±è´Ç°ù³Ù²¹±ô.
  5. UNSW will proceed with the application assessment and notify of an outcome accordingly.

If a direct applicant has approached you to complete a GS Checklist, you must also complete an Agent Nomination in the Ìý´Ú´Ç°ù³¾.

Have questions about submitting your GS documentation?

Contact us below. We’re here to help.
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