Frequently asked questions

SPICA Global is an independent, Australian organization catering to the needs of the prospective migrants and international students. The executive members of SPICA Global have over 20 years of combined experience in the fields of International education and Australian Immigration. Therefore you can be assured that you are dealing with a company who understands your needs and provide a tailor made solution for you. At SPICA Global we not only look after your immigration and studies but also provide assistance to you when you first arrive in Australia e.g airport transfer, accommodation assistance, work permits etc.

For Student Applications

SPICA Global fees for student visa applications are quiet reasonable and we believe that students should not be charged excessively.  AU$ 500 may be charged as a consulting and student visa  lodgement fee. This fee of AU$500 may be paid in 2 installments of which you will be advised prior to taking your case.

For Migration Applications

SPICA Global  services are based upon a fee agreement with our clients depending upon the complexity of your application.
We believe in fair and transparent service for our clients which would not cost you an arm and a leg. Unlike many other consultants we quote you a fixed price agreement so that you are aware on the costs involved from the onset of your application.

SPICA Global does not have many local offices because we are dealing with clients globally and our customer base extends to many countries, therefore it is physically not possible to have offices everywhere.
In today’s world we all live in information age, where most of the transactions are done electronically, so taking this fact into consideration most of our services are online which have some substantial benefits, such as:

  • You can access information 24 hours a day
  • You can get advice from our consultants, in the comfort of your home, office or internet café.
  • You do not have to travel to meet with your student representative.
  • You do not have to pay cash for the services.
  • All our clients get a consistent and impartial advice across the globe.

In addition to the above, SPICA Global run seminars and exhibitions in some selected cities, so that our clients can establish a direct contact with our marketing representatives, who can answer your queries. The details of the exhibitions and seminars are posted on the web site.

Getting a student visa with SPICA Global is as simple as it could be. We assist our  clients at each and every step of the visa application and keep you informed with all the procedures, because we believe that it is YOUR visa and you should have all the information pertaining to your application. Our expert consultants will prepare your case thoroughly to be presented to ‘Department of Immigration’ in your country. All we ask you is your full support in preparing and arranging the documentation, what ever is deemed necessary to your case. Your promptness and support is of paramount importance to speed up the process.

Simply speaking “We will not only work for you, but we will also work WITH you.”

One of our consultants will prepare your case for lodgement with the Department of Immigration. We have prepared a detailed checklist which will guide you through the process of lodging and granting student visa. You will also have full online support, to contact us with any queries which you may have and our consultants will assist you and provide full support.

SPICA Global will provide

  • Assistance in obtaining part time work visa for students after the commencement of the course
  • Provide consultation for searching part time jobs and resume writing
  • Assistance in getting accommodation for students
  • Course transfers (change of course) within the same or other educational institutes
  • Introduction to Australian lifestyle related with food, banking, transport services etc

Studying in Australia is comparatively CHEAPER then other international destinations and sometimes it could be even more cost effective than to study in your country. The tuition fee can vary between different institutions and different courses. You will most likely easily find a course matching your needs and budget. We at SPICA Global will provide a realistic assessment of the amount required to study and live in Australia for the duration of your study.

A rough estimate of the funds (AU$) required would be as follows:

    • Course fee $12,000 to $20,000 per year
    • Living Expenses $20,000 to $22,000 per year

(Includes food, rent, transport, etc)

We understand that many of our clients have budgets and limited resources to fund their education. There are number of other avenues to support your education in Australia and we strongly recommend that you discuss your financial position with our consultants so as to get an advice based on your capacity of funding.

The skill stream of Australia’s Migration Programme is specifically designed to target migrants who have skills or outstanding abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy. The migration to Australia of skilled people with the qualifications and attributes to succeed helps address specific skill shortages in Australia and enhances the size and skill level of the Australian labour force.