Course-related work
Work directly tied to your approved course — clinical placements, supervised practice, course-required internships.
Condition 8102 · Work Tied to Course or Approved Activities
Your visa says 8102. You can work — but only in narrow circumstances.
Condition 8102 restricts work to activities directly related to the visa's main purpose (course, training, or approved program). This condition traps students and training visa holders who assume general work rights apply.
Quick answer
Work restricted to activities directly related to the visa's main purpose.
Work outside these parameters breaches the condition and can trigger cancellation. 8102 appears on some training visas, specialised student pathways, and scholarship-linked visas where the visa purpose is tied to specific activities.
What work is permitted
Three permitted categories.
General casual work outside your course or sponsor's program is not permitted.
Scholarship or training program
Work specified in the visa's approved scholarship or training agreement.
Nominated research
Work in the nominated research project or institution for research-linked visas.
8102 vs 8105
Do not confuse 8102 with 8105.
8105 is the standard student visa 48-hours-per-fortnight cap allowing general work. 8102 is tighter.
8105 allows general workCafe, retail, rideshare — all permitted under the 48-hour cap.
8102 does notGeneral work breaches 8102 regardless of hours. Some scholarship-funded students assume the 48-hour rule applies. Check your grant notice.
Conditions do not convertYou cannot convert 8102 to 8105 within the same visa. A new standard 500 visa would carry 8105.
Cancellation riskWorking outside approved parameters creates Section 116 cancellation grounds.
Some scholarship-funded students assume 8105 applies.
Check your grant notice carefully. If you have 8102 and not 8105, general work is prohibited regardless of hours. Taking a casual job thinking the 48-hour rule applies is a common mistake that leads to cancellation.
Frequently asked
Condition 8102 questions.
If condition 8102 affects your visa, book a consultation with Sourabh Aggarwal.
Can I tutor other students under 8102?
Only if tutoring is specifically part of your approved program or scholarship.
What if my course requires paid internship?
Paid internships required by your course are permitted. Voluntary outside placements need to be within course parameters.
Can I convert 8102 to 8105?
No. Conditions do not convert within a visa. A new Subclass 500 would carry 8105.
Does 8102 apply during official breaks?
Yes. Unlike 8105, 8102 does not relax during course breaks. The work restriction is continuous for the life of the visa.
Some information on this page has been sourced from the Department of Home Affairs and has been interpreted and approved by Principal Migration Agent Sourabh Aggarwal (MARN 1462159). Last reviewed: May 2026.