The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement is an integrity assessment that all applicants for a student visa must provide to substantiate that they are coming to Australia temporarily to gain a quality education and intend to use the student visa program for its intended purpose only and not as a channel to gain residency in Australia.

Your personal circumstances are considered when the Department of Home Affairs assesses if you’re a genuine temporary entrant. As an applicant, it's recommended that you give a personal written statement in English addressing the GTE requirement. It’s also a great way to prove your proficiency in English and makes a great first impression. Be clear, concise and get to the point.

Provide evidence for the information you give in your written statement. Statements unsupported by evidence will not be weighted heavily in the GTE statement.

GTE considers:

Study 

Academic progression

Ties with a home country

Employment 

Immigration history 

Documentation