IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
This is not migration advice!
It's crucial to understand that this information is only of general character. The need for professions can vary due to factors like economic shifts, technological progress, and policy adjustments. Those considering entering a work/skill visa should regularly consult dependable sources for updates and consider elements such as local demand, job market dynamics, as well as their own interests and abilities when planning their career paths. We advise that you seek assistance from one of our professional migration advisors, who will help you navigate the process.
Skilled Visas
VISA 189 (Skilled Independent Visa)
This visa offers permanent residency and the freedom to reside anywhere in Australia. This visa is exclusively for occupations with high demand. You will need a skills assessment and to meet the Points score.
VISA 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa)
This visa offers permanent residency, but with the condition of residing in the inviting state for a mandatory two-year period. To qualify for this visa, you must secure support from a state, which typically necessitates residing there for a specified duration beforehand. You will need a skills assessment and a minimum point score.
VISA 491 (Skilled Work Regional)
This visa provides skilled workers with the right to live, work, and study in Australia in a designated regional area. This is a 5-year provisional visa, and applicants are subject to nomination by an Australian State or Territory Government agency. It does not offer permanent residence directly; however, it can lead you to it after you live and work for 3 years in a regional area, through applying for the Visa 191.
VISA 858 (Global Talent Visa)
This permanent visa caters for individuals who have an “Internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement” in a particular field. You will need to be nominated by an Australian person or organisation which has national recognition and prove that you are of potential benefit to the Australian community.
Graduate Visas
VISA 485 (Skill Postgraduate Visa)
This visa gives International Students who finished their course, the option of staying temporarily in Australia to live, work and study. Students applying for this visa do not require a sponsor or supporter, invitation, or nomination. You will still need to be eligible, apply and pay for it.
*Importantly, not all courses lead to a 485 graduate visa!!
VISA 476 (Temporary Graduate)
This temporary visa allows an individual to live, work and study in Australia for 18 months, the eligible candidate, would have recently obtained a professional qualification in an occupation in demand from a high-quality university overseas, or an Australian institution.
During these 18 months, 476 visa holders can apply in Australia for a temporary or permanent skilled visa.
Employer Sponsored Visas
VISA 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage)
This visa grants temporary residency in Australia for up to 5 years to skilled workers nominated by their employers (eligible sponsor) with the purpose of addressing Australian labour shortages. It has three streams, some of which provide avenues for permanent residency. Employer nomination is a prerequisite for visa applicants.
VISA 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme)
The Employer Nomination Scheme Stream Visa offers skilled workers the opportunity for permanent residency in Australia. Applicants must be nominated by their employer and have an eligible skilled occupation in the relevant list. There are several streams for this visa with different requirements.
VISA 494 (Employed Sponsor Regional)
This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia temporarily for 5 years. This visa has a direct pathway to permanent residency. Visa applicants must be nominated by their employer and have an eligible skilled occupation in the relevant list. The purpose of this visa is to address Australian labour shortages in designated regional areas.
VISA 407 (Training)
This visa allows the applicants to develop skills for your current occupation or field of expertise to stay in Australia up to 2 years to complete a workplace-based training or a professional development training program. Applicants need to be nominated by an approved sponsor (employer).
VISA 408 (Temporary Activity Visa)
This visa allows people to remain in Australia for a short-term temporary basis, who have the skills to undertake an activity to be carried out in Australia and that needs to be supported or sponsored by an entity. Applicants for this visa are often participants in sports events at a high-level, participants in Australian Government-endorsed events, entertainment industry workers, etc.
VISA 400 (Temporary Work)
This visa allows people to travel to Australia to undertake short-term, highly specialised, non-ongoing work or to participate in an activity or work relating to Australia’s interests. Generally, the stay period allowed is up to three months but up to six months may be considered only in limited cases.
Business Visas
VISA 188/888 (Business Innovation and Investment)
This visa is for individuals who are looking to own and oversee a business, engage in business and investment ventures, or pursue entrepreneurial endeavours within Australia. The subclass 188 visa grants temporary residency for a duration of up to 5 years. Upon meeting specific criteria, holders are eligible to apply for the permanent subclass 888 visa thereafter.
Partner Visas
VISA 820/801 (Onshore Partner)
This visas for individuals who are de facto partner or spouse of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible citizen of New Zealand. Subclass 820 is temporary and provides a pathway for permanent residency through Subclass 801. Both visas must be applied simultaneously and from inside Australia.
VISA 309/101 (Offshore Partner)
This visas for individuals who are de facto partner or spouse of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or eligible citizen of New Zealand. Subclass 309 is temporary and provides a pathway for permanent residency through Subclass 101. Both visas must be applied simultaneously and from outside Australia.
VISA 300 (Prospective Marriage)
This visa allows applicants to enter Australia to marry their prospective spouse and then apply for a Partner Visa from inside Australia (Subclasses 820/801). This visa must be applied from outside Australia.
Other Family Visas
Australia offers a variety of visas tailored to enable the children, parents, and other relatives of Australian residents to reunite with them. These visas often entail stringent and detailed criteria, customized to suit the unique circumstances of both the applicant and sponsor, thus requiring a specialized approach.
Working Holiday Visas
VISA 417 (Working Holiday)
This visa offers an exciting opportunity for young individuals (ages 18-30) from eligible countries to explore Australia while working and traveling for up to 12 months. It allows holders to engage in short-term employment to supplement their travel expenses while experiencing the culture and lifestyle of Australia.
VISA 462 (Work and Holiday)
This visa offers an opportunity for individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 (with exceptions for certain countries with extended age limits) to explore Australia while engaging in short-term employment to support their travels. Alongside working, visa holders can pursue studies for a period of up to four months during their stay in the country.
Visitor Visas
VISA 651 (E-Visitor Visa)
This visa is an electronic travel authorization available to eligible passport holders (only certain passport holders. Passport list continuously changing), allowing them to enter Australia for short-term stays for tourism or business purposes. This visa has NO work rights.
VISA 600 (Visitor Visa)
The Visitor visa is Tourists, business visitors or those wishing to visit family in Australia. There are five streams: Visitor, Sponsored Family, Business Visitor, Frequent Traveller, and Approved Destination Status.
Student Visas
VISA 500 (Student Visa)
This visa allows individuals to enter and study in Australia for up to 5 years, depending on the length of your course. Working is allowed part-time and family members can be included in the application. You can extend from inside Australia.
VISA 590 (Student Guardian Visa)
This visa allows individuals to come to Australia as the guardian of a student who is enrolled in an Australian education course.
