U6.20 Variations to work visas and visitor visas to allow study (25/07/2011)

1. Unless U2.5(a) applies, holders of work or visitor visas must apply for a variation of conditions to their current visa, if:
   1. they wish to undertake a course of study longer than 3 months (see also U7.20.1); and
   2. it is inappropriate for some other reason to apply for a student visa.
2. Immigration officers with Schedule 3 delegations and above may give a special direction varying the conditions of the current visa to allow study, provided that they sight evidence that the applicant has:
   1. an offer of a place at an education provider; and
   2. paid the course fees or is exempt from having to pay them.
3. Holders of visitor visas granted under the special category V3.100 may only be given a special direction varying conditions to allow part-time study.
4. If the variation of conditions is applied for at the same time as the work or visitor visa then a separate fee for the variation of conditions is not required.

Effective 25/07/2011