Updating your visa status and passport details
What to do if your visa status or passport details change before or during your time at the University.
Before you commence your course
If you applied to the University of Melbourne as an international student, but become an Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, or acquire any other type of temporary visa, before you start your course (i.e. while completing your enrolment), you must complete and submit a Change of Citizenship form.
You will be reassessed to determine if you are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (if available).
After you commence your course
Passport details
International students who have commenced their course and are granted a new passport must:
You must also inform the Department of Home Affairs of:
- Changes to your phone number, email address or physical/postal address
- Changes to your relationship status
- Changes to your welfare arrangements
- The birth of a child.
Further details can be found at the Department of Home Affairs website.
Temporary visa
If you are granted a new (non-student) temporary visa, you should let us know by submitting an enquiry. Your enquiry should be titled 'Change of visa'.
Although you'll remain an international full-fee paying student, please be aware of any conditions and entitlements that may change as a result of your new visa.
Permanent residency
If you are granted a permanent visa or New Zealand citizenship, you need to complete and submit a Change of Citizenship form. You'll then receive further information about your student status and fee liability.
Need help with updating your citizenship details?
Submit an online enquiry to Stop 1 and we'll get back to you within 10 business days.