India Moves to Evidence Level 2 for Australian Student Visas: What It Means for Indian Students in 2025 In big news for Indian student aspirants, the Australian Department of Home Affairs has shifted India’s student visa evidence level from Level 3 to Level 2 as of late 2025. This reduces risk and eases visa documentation, making Australia even more attractive for Indian students. What is the Evidence Level? Australia’s Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) places applicants into different evidence levels based on country and education provider. These levels set the difficulty and paperwork for student visa applications. India was Level 3 earlier, meaning full documentation (funds, English, academics) was needed upfront, with longer wait times. Official explanation: Australian immigration’s evidence levels . What Does Moving to Level 2 Mean? The upgrade to Level 2 brings several advantages: Less paperwork: Financial and English documents may not be needed ...