Australia offers visa options for people from all backgrounds. Whether you’re here to study, work, visit, or reunite with family, there’s a pathway for you. This guide simplifies the main visa categories to help you choose the option that best suits your plans.
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Student Visas
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
- Overview: For international students to study in Australia.
- Eligibility: Enrolled in a registered course, meeting English, financial, health, and character requirements.
- Benefits: Study and work part-time. Graduates may apply for a Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) to gain post-study work experience in Australia.
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Visitor Visas
Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
- Overview: For short-term stays, such as tourism, business, or family visits.
- Eligibility: Genuine visitor purpose, with proof of funds and health and character requirements.
- Benefits: Stay for up to 12 months with options for multiple entries.
Other Visitor Options:
- eVisitor Visa (Subclass 651): Short-term stays for eligible passport holders.
- Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) (Subclass 601): Fast-tracked access for travelers from eligible countries.
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Skilled Migration Visas
Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
- Overview: A pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers in high-demand occupations.
- Eligibility: Points-tested, with occupation on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List.
- Benefits: Permanent residency with the freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia.
Other Skilled Migration Options:
- Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Requires state or territory nomination.
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): Requires regional state/territory nomination or family sponsorship.
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Temporary Work Visas
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (Subclass 482)
- Overview: Allows employers to fill short-term skill gaps with overseas workers.
- Eligibility: Requires employer sponsorship for occupations on the skilled list.
- Benefits: Up to four years’ stay, with pathways to permanent residency under certain streams.
Other Temporary Work Option:
- Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408): For participation in specific short-term activities.
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Family Visas
Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 and 309/100)
- Overview: For spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens or residents.
- Eligibility: Sponsored by an Australian partner, with health and character requirements.
- Benefits: Pathway to permanent residency for genuine relationships.
Other Family Visa Options:
- Child Visa (Subclass 101/802): For dependent children.
- Adoption Visa (Subclass 102): For children adopted by Australian citizens or residents.
- Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445): For children of Partner Visa holders.
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Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) and Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)
- Overview: Allows young adults to explore Australia while working to support their travels.
- Eligibility: Age 18-30 (or 35 for some countries), no dependent children, with health and character checks.
- Benefits: Stay for up to 12 months, with options to extend through regional work.
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