Form 157N – Student Guardian Arrangement (Fillable PDF)

Form 157N is the official Australian document used to nominate a guardian for a student visa holder. Whether you are a parent, legal guardian, or an approved welfare provider, this form must be completed for every student who requires a guardian while studying in Australia.

What is Form 157N?

The Student Guardianship Arrangements – Form 157N captures details about the student, the proposed guardian, and the nature of the guardianship agreement. It is required by the Department of Home Affairs for visa subclasses 500, 590, and related student visas.

When and Who Must Complete Form 157N

• Any new student visa applicant who needs a guardian in Australia.
• Current visa holders who change their guardian or wish to add a second guardian.
• Educational institutions acting on behalf of a student to nominate a welfare provider.

How to Fill Out Form 157N with Formize

Instead of downloading the PDF and editing it manually, use our Formize PDF Filler – a fast, secure, and fully fillable online solution.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving any mandatory field blank (marked with an asterisk *).
• Submitting an outdated passport number for the guardian.
• Providing an Australian address that does not belong to the guardian.
• Failing to sign and date the form in the correct places.

Where to Submit the Completed Form

After you have filled the form online, download the completed PDF and attach it to your visa application through ImmiAccount, or email it to your education provider if they handle the submission.

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