Genuine Student (GS) vs GTE: What Nepali Students Must Write for Australia Visa 2026 | Right & Associates

Previously, the Australian government used the GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) statement to assess whether a student was a genuine temporary entrant to Australia. In 2026, this has been replaced with the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.​

From our counselling experience, we explain it like this:

• GTE: “Convince us you will leave after study.”
• GS: “Convince us you are a serious student with a realistic, well-supported plan.”

As a consultancy, we see GS as more honest and practical. Australia now wants to know:

• Have you chosen the right course for your background?
• Do you understand the costs and how you will fund them?
• Have you thought about your career path, whether in Australia or back in Nepal?

At Right & Associates, we help students answer these questions clearly and truthfully, in a way that makes sense to visa officers.

From our point of view as visa counsellors, these are the biggest differences Nepali students must understand:

1. Focus of the Statement

• Old GTE:
  
  • Heavy focus on “temporary stay” language.
  • Many students tried to “hide” long-term plans, which often felt unnatural.
• New GS:
  
  • Focus on whether you are a serious, genuine student with a logical plan.
  • Allows a more realistic discussion of your career goals, as long as your study plan makes sense.

2. Question Style

Under GS, students answer specific questions, not just a single essay. These questions typically cover:

• Why this course and provider?
• Why Australia instead of Nepal or another country?
• How will you pay for your studies and living costs?
• What is your academic and employment background?
• What are your future plans after the course?

At Right & Associates, we work through each question one-by-one with you, so your answers are personal, consistent and believable.

From our day-to-day visa work, these are the areas that visa officers look at closely for Level 3 countries like Nepal.

1. Your Academic & Career Story

You must show logical progression:

• What did you study in SEE, +2 and bachelor’s?
• Are you choosing a course that fits your background or your career shift plan?
• If you are changing fields, can you explain why in a mature way?

How we help:
During counselling, our team in Putalisadak, Kumaripati, Chitwan, Pokhara, Butwal, Bardaghat, Kawasoti, Damauli and Hetauda asks detailed questions about your past study, grades and interests. Then we help you write GS answers that join these dots clearly.​

2. Why Australia and Not Nepal or Other Countries?

Simply saying “Australia has quality education” is no longer enough.

We guide our students to:

• Compare the specific course in Australia with what is available in Nepal.
• Mention aspects like accreditation, internships, modern labs, PR pathways – but only if they genuinely apply to the chosen course and city.
• Avoid generic or exaggerated claims.

When necessary, we also help you compare Australia with other destinations (Canada, UK, USA) you considered, and explain why you finally chose Australia, linking it to our core Study in Australia expertise:
https://rassociates.edu.np/study-abroad/study-in-australia​

3. Financial Capacity (Aligned with Level 3)

Your GS answers must match your financial documents:

• Who is sponsoring you (self, parents, relatives)?
• What are their income sources?
• How will you cover tuition, living costs, insurance and other expenses?

Because Nepal is now at Assessment Level 3, we treat financial structure as a central part of GS. Our GS preparation and Student Visa services always work together:​
https://rassociates.edu.np/services/student-visa​

At Right & Associates, we never write a GS statement separately from the financial plan. Both must tell the same story.

4. Ties to Nepal & Future Plans

Under GS, you can talk about long-term goals more realistically, but you still need to show that:

• You have family, social or economic ties to Nepal.
• Your course can benefit you whether you stay abroad or return.

We help you describe:

• How your chosen qualification will improve your career in Nepal or the region.
• Any family responsibilities, property or business ties.
• A balanced view of possible pathways, rather than only saying “I will surely come back” without explanation.

Right & Associates reviews dozens of GS statements every month. These are mistakes we frequently correct.

Mistake 1: Copying GS Samples from Friends or the Internet

Visa officers see hundreds of applications. Repeated templates and sentences are obvious and create doubt.

Our approach:
We do not use “one-size-fits-all” GS templates. Counsellors conduct interviews, then guide you to write in your own words, with our structure and feedback.

Mistake 2: Hiding Gaps, Backlogs or Less Marks

Some students skip mentioning:

• Study gaps,
• Backlogs, or
• Low grades.

This often backfires when case officers see transcripts anyway.

Our approach:
We help you acknowledge and explain gaps honestly—work experience, family health, exam retakes, or other genuine reasons—so your profile looks honest and thought-through.

Mistake 3: Unrealistic or Contradictory Financial Claims

Example:

• GS says parents will fund everything, but actual statements show low or inconsistent income.
• Student claims big business income with no documents.

Our approach:
We always build GS after understanding the real financial picture. Then we align GS with:

• Bank statements,
• Income proofs,
• Property valuations,
• Sponsor letters.

This consistency is critical under Level 3.

Mistake 4: Writing Only for Visa, Not for Career

A GS statement that only says “I want to study in Australia” without a clear career plan feels weak.

Our approach:
As an education consultancy, we focus heavily on career counselling. We help you explain:

• What roles you can work in after the course.
• What salary ranges or sectors you are aiming for (based on realistic market data).
• How this course fits into a 5–10 year plan.

This makes GS much more convincing.

In all our branches, we follow a similar process, adapted to each student:

1. Profile Interview – We discuss your academics, family background, finances, goals and country choices.
2. Course & Provider Mapping – We align you with a realistic, logically connected course and institution in Australia.
3. Financial Planning Meeting – We finalise sponsors, bank funds, income sources and GS documentation strategy.
4. GS Drafting Session – You draft answers using our question-wise guidance and structure.
5. Review & Refinement – Our counsellors and visa team review GS for consistency, clarity and policy alignment.
6. Final Alignment – We verify GS matches your application, offer letter, financials and future plans.

Because of the Level 3 upgrade for Nepal, case officers now:

• Spend more time reading GS answers.
• Compare your GS with your financial and academic history.
• Look for any signs of generic or dishonest intent.

At Right & Associates, our role is to ensure that:

• Your GS reflects your real story, not a template.
• Your course and provider are chosen with visa logic and career logic combined.
• Your GS, financial documents and application work as a single, coherent case.

Whether you are in Kathmandu (Putalisadak), Lalitpur (Kumaripati), Chitwan (Lions Chowk), Pokhara (Newroad), Butwal, Bardaghat, Kawasoti, Damauli or Hetauda, our teams are trained on the 2026 GS and Level 3 requirements.​

• Explore Study in Australia: https://rassociates.edu.np/study-abroad/study-in-australia
• See our Student Visa service: https://rassociates.edu.np/services/student-visa
• Learn about GTE/GS Documentation
• Book your counselling appointment: https://rassociates.edu.np/appointment​