Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)

Questionnaire
The University of Adelaide is committed to ensuring its students meet the requirements of the Australian
Government’s student visa program. This form will assist the University to assess the likelihood of a student fulfilling
those requirements with a particular focus on the applicant’s Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) status. Please
complete the form and email it to start@adelaide.edu.au for assessment prior to submitting the acceptance of offer
documentation. Acceptance will not be processed until the GTE condition on the offer has been satisfied. Lodgement
of an incomplete questionnaire may lead to a delay in the processing of an application.

Applicant Details

Given Name (as per passport)

Last Name (as per passport)

Student ID Date of Birth

Program

Applicant Telephone Number Agent & City

Visa History

1. Has the applicant (incl. spouse/partner) had any type of visa issued for AUS | CA | NZ | UK | US? Yes No ✓
2. Has the applicant (incl. spouse/partner) had any type of visa refused for any country? Yes No ✓
3. Has the applicant (incl. spouse/partner) had any type of visa cancelled for any country? Yes No ✓
4. Has the applicant (incl. spouse/partner) had any type of visa withdrawn for any country? Yes No
✓
If “yes” to any of the above questions, please list the countries, type of visa and provide notification documents.

Family Details and Living Arrangement

5. Has the applicant ever been married? Yes No ✓

(i) If yes, when did the applicant get married?
6. Does the applicant have any children? Yes No ✓
(i) If yes, how many children?
7. Will their spouse/partner and/or children accompany them to Australia? Yes No ✓
(i) If no, will their spouse/partner and/or children join them at a later date? Yes No ✓

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 8. Is the applicant aware of visa conditions and costs associated with care arrangements if bringing
their spouse/partner and/or children with them to Australia (or) while being in their home country,
for the entire duration of the applicants’ program in Australia? Yes ✓ No
9. Does the applicant have any family members living in Australia? Yes No ✓
If “yes” to question 9, please mention their name, relationship to the applicant and current visa status. If a family member
is currently studying in Australia, please provide the name of institution they are studying at.

City of Institution
Name Relationship Visa Status
Residence (if studying in Australia)

Employment History
10. Does the applicant have a gap of more than 12 months without undertaking any activity
Yes No ✓
(for example, not being enrolled in a full time course of study or not employed full time)?
11.Has the applicant been working on a full time basis? Yes ✓ No
12.Has the applicant’s spouse/partner been working on a full time basis? Yes No ✓
If “yes” to question 11 or 12, please provide relevant documentation: CV+ Employment Letter + Salary Slips & Tax Returns

Course Outcome

13. Is the applicant applying for a program that is directly related to their previous study or Yes ✓ No

Please in 00 for choosing the program at the University of Adelaide as

your preferred choice over other universities in Australia or in your home country, offering similar or closely
related programs? Also please highlight how the program will help you to achieve your career aspirations on
completion of your chosen degree, either in Australia or back in your home country?

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 14. Has the applicant applied for any program at any other institution in Australia? Yes No
If “yes” to question 14, please provide details:

Name of Institution Name of Program Application Status

15. Will the applicant, on completion of their study, be returning to work with their current employer? Yes No

Financial Capacity

1 . Does the applicant meet the financial capacity requirements as defined by the Department of
Home Affairs (DHA) and acknowledge having read through the same on the Department of Yes ✓ No
Home Affairs’ website?
1 . Does the applicant have sufficient funds to cover the cost of tuition fees for the entire duration of
Yes ✓ No
the program?
1 . Does the applicant have sufficient funds to cover cost of living expenses for the first 12 months of
Yes ✓ No
their stay in Adelaide?
1 .Is the applicant aware that they are liable for any fees and/or living expenses not covered by
Yes ✓ No
their sponsorship or if that sponsorship ceases?

Applicant Declaration

20. Has the applicant been counselled on their student visa obligations, including maintaining a full-
time Yes ✓
By signing this form:

I understand and acknowledge that the university may overturn any decision that was made on the basis of incorrect
information or the presentation of inconsistent or fraudulent documentation;
I understand and acknowledge that my personal information may be provided to the Australian Government and
designated authorities, as required by Australian law. This information includes, but is not limited to, personal and
contact details, program enrolment details and changes, and the circumstances of any suspected breach of
immigration law;
I understand and acknowledge that the university reserves the right to ask for further documentation in regard to
validating mine and my sponsor’s financial capacity to be able to study my chosen program(s) in its entirety at the
University of Adelaide;

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 I acknowledge that the university can and will request information or release information to third parties including
but not limited to my (incl. my dependents) previous and / or current employer, my sponsor’s financial institution to
validate the authenticity of documents submitted;
I give permission to the university to access the Department of Home Affairs’ Visa Entitlement Verification Online
(VEVO) system for the purposes of checking my Australian visa details;
I declare that I am a genuine student, and seeking temporary entry to Australia for educational purposes only;
I declare that I have applied to the University of Adelaide with the genuine intention of completing the program listed
in my letter of offer;
I declare that I have sufficient funds and access to these funds to cover my tuition and living costs whilst in Australia;
I acknowledge having read and understood the University’s Release Letter Procedure;

I declare that the information provided is true and correct and not false or misleading.

___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Applicant Name Applicant Signature Date

Should a telephonic interview be required to further assess the applicant’s GTE eligibility, the university’s admissions or
international recruitment team will contact the applicant on the number provided in this form. The applicant may be
contacted on a weekday (Monday to Friday), any time between 10am and 4pm in their local time zone.

Agent Declaration
By signing this form, the principal agent declares the applicant has demonstrated their financial capacity to undertake
studies at the University of Adelaide and is considered to be a Genuine Temporary Entrant to Australia.

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Staff Signature (or) Organisation

Name of Staff Date
Stamp

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