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AustraliaAdoption visa - Subclass 102
Subclass 102
A permanent visa for children adopted outside Australia to live in Australia with their adoptive parent. The child must be outside Australia when applying and when the visa is decided.
View pathwayAged Dependent Relative visa - Subclass 114
Subclass 114
Permanent visa for a single older person who has relied on a relative in Australia for financial support and is sponsored by an eligible relative or their partner. Applicants must be outside Australia when applying and w…
View pathwayAged Dependent Relative visa - Subclass 838
Subclass 838
A permanent visa for a single older person who depends on a relative living in Australia for financial support. Applicants must be in Australia when applying and when the visa is decided.
View pathwayAged Parent visa (subclass 804)
Subclass 804
A permanent visa for aged parents of settled Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia indefinitely.
View pathwayBridging visa A (BVA)
Subclass 010
A temporary visa that generally allows you to stay lawfully in Australia while your new substantive visa application is being processed, or during associated judicial proceedings. It does not support return travel to Aus…
View pathwayBridging visa B (BVB)
Subclass 020
A temporary visa that lets eligible holders leave and return to Australia during a specified travel period while a substantive visa application is being processed or, in some cases, during judicial review proceedings.
View pathwayBridging visa C (BVC)
Subclass 030
A temporary visa that generally lets you stay lawfully in Australia while a substantive visa application is being processed, or in certain judicial review proceedings. It is free and does not support return travel to Aus…
View pathwayBridging visa E (BVE) (subclass 050)
Subclass 050
A temporary visa that lets eligible people stay lawfully in Australia while making arrangements to leave, finalising an immigration matter, or waiting for an immigration decision.
View pathwayBridging visa E (BVE) (subclass 051)
Subclass 051
Lets eligible Protection visa applicants stay lawfully in Australia while their Protection visa application is being processed. There is no application fee, and the visa ends if the holder leaves Australia.
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa – Business Innovation stream
Subclass 888
A permanent Australian visa for eligible holders of specified provisional, Special Category, or certain subclass 457 visas who meet business, nomination and other requirements. It permits permanent stay, work and study,…
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Permanent) (subclass 888) visa – Premium Investor stream
Subclass 888
A permanent visa for holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188) visa in the Premium Investor stream who meet investment requirements and have a current Austrade nomination. It allows per…
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) – Entrepreneur stream
Subclass 888
A permanent Australian visa for eligible holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Entrepreneur stream who have a successful record of entrepreneurial activities and a curre…
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) – Investor stream
Subclass 888
A permanent visa for eligible holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Investor stream to continue investment activities and live, work and study in Australia.
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888) – Significant Investor stream
Subclass 888
A permanent Australian visa for eligible holders of a subclass 188 Significant Investor or Significant Investor Extension stream visa to continue business and investment activities in Australia.
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188) visa – Significant Investor Extension stream
Subclass 188
A provisional visa for holders of a subclass 188 Significant Investor stream visa to extend their stay in Australia, undertake investment activity, work and study, and potentially apply for permanent residence through th…
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Business Innovation Extension stream
Subclass 188
A provisional visa for holders or certain former holders of a subclass 188 Business Innovation stream visa to extend their stay in Australia, operate a business, and potentially apply for permanent residence if eligible.
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Business Innovation stream
Subclass 188
A provisional visa for people with business skills to operate a new or existing business in Australia. It allows stays of up to 5 years and may provide a pathway to the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa…
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Entrepreneur stream
Subclass 188
A provisional visa for nominated startup and early-stage entrepreneurs to undertake entrepreneurial activity in Australia for up to 5 years. This stream closed to new applications on 31 July 2024; applications made befor…
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Investor stream
Subclass 188
A provisional Australian visa for nominated investors to undertake business and investment activity in Australia. It allows stays of up to 5 years and may provide a pathway to the Business Innovation and Investment (Perm…
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Premium Investor stream
Subclass 188
A provisional Australian visa for applicants nominated by Austrade and invited to apply who make a complying premium investment of at least AUD15 million. It allows business and investment activity, work and study in Aus…
View pathwayBusiness Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) – Significant Investor stream
Subclass 188
A provisional Australian visa for invited applicants nominated by a State or Territory government agency or Austrade who invest at least AUD5 million in complying Australian investments. This stream closed to new applica…
View pathwayCarer visa (subclass 116)
Subclass 116
A permanent visa for people outside Australia who will provide ongoing substantial care and support to an Australian relative, or their co-residing family member, with a long-term medical condition and no reasonable acce…
View pathwayChild visa (Subclass 802)
Subclass 802
A permanent visa for a dependent child of an Australian citizen, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent visa holder to stay in Australia with their parent. The child must be in Australia when applying and…
View pathwayChild visa (subclass 101)
Subclass 101
A permanent visa for a dependent child outside Australia to move to Australia to live with an eligible parent. The child must be sponsored and meet relevant age, dependency, health, character and consent requirements.
View pathwayContributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)
Subclass 884
A temporary visa for aged parents of settled Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia for up to 2 years, with work and study rights and a pathway to the pe…
View pathwayContributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
Subclass 864
A permanent visa for aged parents of settled Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia indefinitely.
View pathwayContributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)
Subclass 173
A temporary visa for parents of settled Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to stay in Australia for up to 2 years, with work and study rights and a pathway to the permane…
View pathwayContributory Parent visa (subclass 143)
Subclass 143
A permanent visa for a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to move to Australia.
View pathwayCrew Travel Authority (subclass 942)
Subclass 942
An electronic immigration record for eligible international airline crew, positioning crew and aircraft safety inspectors travelling to and from Australia for work. Registration is free and valid for the life of the pass…
View pathwayDependent Child visa (subclass 445)
Subclass 445
A temporary visa allowing a dependent child to stay in Australia while their parent's permanent Partner visa application is processed. The child can work, study and travel to and from Australia.
View pathwayElectronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Subclass 601
A temporary multiple-entry visa for eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends, business visitor activities, or study or training for up to 3 months. It is generally valid for 12…
View pathwayEmployer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Labour Agreement stream
Subclass 186
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an employer that is party to a labour agreement, allowing them to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.
View pathwayEmployer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) – Temporary Residence Transition stream
Subclass 186
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by their current employer to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
View pathwayEmployer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – Direct Entry stream
Subclass 186
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an employer to live and work in Australia. Applicants must meet requirements including nomination, an eligible occupation, work experience, skills assessment, English, he…
View pathwayFirst Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
Subclass 462
A temporary visa for eligible people aged 18 to 30 to have an extended holiday in Australia, undertake short-term work and study for up to 4 months. It permits stays of up to 12 months with multiple entries.
View pathwayFirst Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Subclass 417
Temporary visa for eligible young people to take their first extended holiday in Australia, work to help fund their trip, study for up to 4 months, and travel in and out of Australia for up to 12 months.
View pathwayFormer Resident visa (subclass 151)
Subclass 151
A permanent visa for former Australian permanent residents and certain people who served in the Australian Defence Force to live, work and study in Australia.
View pathwayGlobal Special Humanitarian visa (subclass 202)
Subclass 202
A permanent visa for people outside Australia who face substantial discrimination or human rights abuses in their home country and have a proposer, or immediate family members of a person granted this visa in the last fi…
View pathwayMaritime Crew visa (subclass 988)
Subclass 988
Allows foreign crew of eligible ships on international voyages to enter and depart Australia by sea and work only in normal crew operational duties. It also covers eligible partners or dependent children travelling on th…
View pathwayMedical Treatment visa (subclass 602)
Subclass 602
A temporary visa to travel to or remain in Australia for medical treatment or consultation, organ donation, or to support a visa holder receiving treatment or donating an organ.
View pathwayNational Innovation visa (subclass 858)
Subclass 858
A permanent visa for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in a profession, sport, the arts, or academia and research. Applicants must be invited and nominated.
View pathwayNew Zealand Citizen Family Relationship visa (subclass 461)
Subclass 461
Temporary visa for non-New Zealand citizens who are members of the family unit of a New Zealand citizen. It allows holders to live, work and study in Australia for 5 years, with multiple entry.
View pathwayOrphan Relative visa (subclass 117)
Subclass 117
A permanent visa for a single child under 18 with no parent able to care for them to live in Australia with an eligible relative. The child must be outside Australia when applying and when the visa is decided.
View pathwayOrphan Relative visa (subclass 837)
Subclass 837
A permanent visa for a single child under 18 who is in Australia and has no parent able to care for them, allowing them to stay with an eligible settled relative.
View pathwayPacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – Pacific Engagement stream
Subclass 192
A permanent visa for selected ballot participants who are citizens of participating Pacific island countries or Timor-Leste to live, work and study in Australia.
View pathwayPacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – Pacific Engagement stream
Subclass 192
A pre-application ballot for the Pacific Engagement visa. Eligible citizens must register, be randomly selected and invited before applying. The Australian Government allocates up to 3,000 visa places per year, including…
View pathwayPacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – Treaty stream (Tuvalu)
Subclass 192
A permanent visa for eligible Tuvalu citizens selected in the Treaty stream ballot to live, work and study in Australia.
View pathwayPacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) – Treaty stream (Tuvalu)
Subclass 192
The Treaty stream of the Pacific Engagement visa allows eligible Tuvalu nationals who register in the ballot, are randomly selected and invited to apply for the visa.
View pathwayParent visa (subclass 103)
Subclass 103
A permanent visa for a parent of a settled Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to move to Australia.
View pathwayPartner (Migrant) visa (subclass 100)
Subclass 100
A permanent visa for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. It is usually granted to holders of a temporary Partner visa (subclass 309).
View pathwayPartner (Provisional) visa (subclass 309)
Subclass 309
Temporary visa for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. It allows the holder to live, work and study in Australia while the permanent Par…
View pathwayPartner Visa (Permanent) — Subclass 801
Subclass 801
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temp…
View pathwayPartner Visa (Temporary) — Subclass 820
Subclass 820
This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent…
View pathwayPartner visa (Permanent) (subclass 801)
Subclass 801
A permanent visa for the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. It usually requires holding a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) and allows…
View pathwayPartner visa (Temporary) (subclass 820)
Subclass 820
A temporary visa for the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen to live, work and study in Australia while their permanent Partner visa (subclas…
View pathwayPermanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) – Hong Kong stream
Subclass 191
A permanent visa for eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, allowing them to live, work and study in Australia permanently.
View pathwayPermanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) – Regional Provisional stream
Subclass 191
A permanent visa for eligible subclass 491 or 494 visa holders who have lived and worked in designated regional Australia and complied with their visa conditions.
View pathwayProspective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
Subclass 300
Temporary visa for people who intend to marry their prospective spouse in Australia. It allows holders to live, work and study in Australia for 9 to 15 months from grant and to travel while valid; they can then apply for…
View pathwayProtection visa (subclass 866)
Subclass 866
A permanent visa for people who arrived in Australia on a valid visa and seek asylum, if they engage Australia’s protection obligations and meet all other visa requirements.
View pathwayRefugee category visas (subclasses 200, 201, 203 and 204)
Subclass 200, 201, 203 and 204
Permanent visas for people subject to persecution in their home country, allowing them and their family to live, work and study indefinitely in Australia.
View pathwayRegional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) – Direct entry stream
Subclass 187
A permanent regional employer-nominated visa that is closed to new applications. It allowed holders to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely, with an expectation to work for the nominating employer in regional A…
View pathwayRegional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187) – Temporary Residence Transition stream
Subclass 187
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an employer in regional Australia to live and work in Australia indefinitely.
View pathwayRemaining Relative visa (subclass 115)
Subclass 115
A permanent visa for people outside Australia who are remaining relatives of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, and have an eligible sponsor.
View pathwayRemaining Relative visa (subclass 835)
Subclass 835
A permanent visa for people in Australia who are remaining relatives of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen and have an eligible sponsor. It allows indefinite stay, work and study in…
View pathwayResident Return visa (subclasses 155 and 157)
Subclass 155 and 157
A permanent visa for eligible current or former Australian permanent residents and former citizens to return to Australia as permanent residents, with a travel facility of up to 5 years depending on circumstances.
View pathwayResolution of Status visa (subclass 851)
Subclass 851
A permanent visa for certain current or former Temporary Protection visa and Safe Haven Enterprise visa holders who first arrived in Australia before 14 February 2023. It allows holders to live, work and study in Austral…
View pathwaySafe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790)
Subclass 790
A temporary 5-year Australian protection visa for eligible people who arrived without a visa and engage Australia’s protection obligations. It allows holders to live, work and study in Australia, subject to visa conditio…
View pathwaySecond Work and Holiday visa
Subclass 462
A second Work and Holiday visa for eligible people aged 18 to 30 who have previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) and completed 3 months of specified subclass 462 work. It allows a stay of…
View pathwaySecond Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Subclass 417
A visa for eligible holders or former holders of a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) to have a second working holiday in Australia. It allows a stay of up to 12 months, short-term work, study for up to 4 months, and mu…
View pathwaySkilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) – Employer Sponsored stream
Subclass 494
A provisional visa for skilled workers sponsored by regional employers to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to 5 years. Eligible holders may apply for permanent residence after 3 years…
View pathwaySkilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) – Labour Agreement stream
Subclass 494
A provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by employers with a labour agreement to live, work and study in designated regional areas of Australia for up to 5 years.
View pathwaySkilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) – Subsequent entrant
Subclass 494
A provisional visa for family members of a primary Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa holder or applicant who apply separately to join them in Australia. It allows holders to live, work and study in designated regi…
View pathwaySkilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – Hong Kong stream
Subclass 189
A permanent visa for eligible Hong Kong or British National (Overseas) passport holders who have demonstrated commitment to Australia, allowing them to live, work and study in Australia permanently.
View pathwaySkilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – New Zealand stream
Subclass 189
A permanent visa for eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia. This stream permanently closed to new applications on 1 July 2023.
View pathwaySkilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – Points-tested stream
Subclass 189
A permanent visa for invited skilled workers to live and work anywhere in Australia. Applicants must have an eligible skilled occupation, a suitable skills assessment, an invitation to apply and meet the points test.
View pathwaySkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Subclass 190
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. It allows holders to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.
View pathwaySkilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Extended stay pathway
Subclass 489
A temporary visa for holders of eligible skilled provisional visas to live, work and study in specified regional areas of Australia for a total of 4 years from the grant of their current visa.
View pathwaySkilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Invited pathway
Subclass 489
A temporary visa for skilled workers invited to live, work and study in a specified regional area of Australia for 4 years. This visa is closed to new applications.
View pathwaySkilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) – Subsequent entry pathway
Subclass 489
Temporary visa for eligible family-unit members of holders of specified regional provisional visas. It allows holders to stay until the family member's visa ends and to live, work and study in a specified regional area o…
View pathwaySkilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
Subclass 887
A permanent visa for people who have lived and worked in specified regional areas of Australia while holding an eligible visa. It allows permanent residence, work and study, family sponsorship, and travel to and from Aus…
View pathwaySkilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Main applicant
Subclass 491
A provisional visa for skilled workers who want to live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia for 5 years. Applicants must be invited and be nominated by a state or territory government agency or spo…
View pathwaySkilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – Subsequent entrant
Subclass 491
A temporary visa for family-unit members of holders of a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491). It allows holders to live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia until their family me…
View pathwaySkills in Demand visa (subclass 482) – Core Skills stream
Subclass 482
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers to fill occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List. Holders can live and work in Australia for up to 4 years (or up to 5 years fo…
View pathwaySkills in Demand visa (subclass 482) – Labour agreement stream
Subclass 482
This temporary visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement with the Australian Government. It allows you to live and work in Australia for up to 4 years (or up to 5 years for Hong Kong…
View pathwaySkills in Demand visa (subclass 482) – Specialist Skills stream
Subclass 482
The Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) Specialist Skills stream allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for occupations in ANZSCO Major Groups 1, 2, 4, 5, or 6 where the salary meets the Specialist Skills Income Th…
View pathwaySpecial Category visa (SCV)
Subclass 444
A temporary visa for New Zealand citizens that allows them to visit, study, stay and work in Australia. It is usually applied for each time they enter Australia and ceases when they leave.
View pathwaySpecial Purpose visa
Visa pathway
A temporary visa automatically granted to people with a prescribed status, allowing them to enter and stay in Australia while that status continues.
View pathwaySponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Subclass 870
A temporary visa for parents of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens to visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years per visa, with a cumulative maximum stay of 10 years. Work is…
View pathwayStudent Guardian visa (subclass 590)
Subclass 590
Temporary visa for a parent, custodian or eligible relative to provide care and support to a student visa holder under 18, or over 18 in exceptional circumstances.
View pathwayStudent visa (subclass 500)
Subclass 500
Temporary visa for eligible students to participate in an eligible course of study in Australia for up to 6 years, with travel rights and limited work rights while study is in session.
View pathwayTemporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Post-Higher Education Work stream
Subclass 485
A temporary visa for international students who recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It allows holders to live, work and study in Australia, usually for 2 to 3 years depending on their qualifi…
View pathwayTemporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Post-Vocational Education Work stream
Subclass 485
Temporary visa for international students who recently graduated with an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification relevant to an occupation Australia needs. It allows holders to live, study and work in Australia…
View pathwayTemporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Second Post-Higher Education Work stream
Subclass 485
A temporary visa for eligible Temporary Graduate visa holders with a degree from an Australian institution in a designated regional area. It allows holders to live, work and study in Australia for 1 to 2 years.
View pathwayTemporary Protection visa (subclass 785)
Subclass 785
A temporary visa for people who arrived in Australia without a visa and seek asylum. It allows eligible holders to live, work and study in Australia for 3 years.
View pathwayTemporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) – Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular)
Subclass 403
A temporary visa stream for people aged 18 or older to undertake full-time domestic work in Australia for a household of a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995) holder, with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade s…
View pathwayTemporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) – Foreign Government Agency stream
Subclass 403
Temporary visa for representatives of foreign government agencies without official status in Australia, or foreign language teachers employed by foreign governments in Australian schools. It may allow stays of up to 4 ye…
View pathwayTemporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) – Government Agreement stream
Subclass 403
A temporary visa for people to work in Australia under a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government or a state or territory government and another country’s government. Stay may be up to 4 years.
View pathwayTemporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) – Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)
Subclass 403
A temporary visa stream for selected Indian graduates and early career professionals to live, work and study in Australia for up to 2 years. Applicants must be selected in the MATES ballot and hold a Notification of Sele…
View pathwayTemporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) – Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream
Subclass 403
A temporary visa for citizens and residents of participating Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme countries who are sponsored by a DEWR-approved PALM scheme employer to work in Australia. It may allow stays of up to…
View pathwayTemporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) – Privileges and Immunities stream
Subclass 403
A temporary visa for international representatives who have, or expect to have, relevant privileges and immunities and DFAT support. It allows work as an international representative, multiple entries while valid, and in…
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