Migration
Understanding Australia Visas
Getting a Visa
Based on occupation and purpose
Graduate
for recent graduates from Australian institutions, allowing them to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily.
Provides permanent residence for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency.
For points-tested skilled workers without specific sponsorship, offering permanent residence to live and work in Australia.
Skilled worker visas
A permanent residency visa for individuals who have lived and worked in regional Australia on a preceding eligible visa (like the 489).
A provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state/territory or sponsored by a relative in a regional area; can lead to the 887 visa.
Employer-sponsored visas
Addresses labor shortages by allowing employers to sponsor skilled foreign workers when local talent is unavailable.
Enables Australian employers to sponsor employees for permanent residence in various streams based on prior visa and work experience.
Offers permanent residence for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia. This scheme supports employers in regional and low population growth areas.
Getting a Visa as a
Investors
A pathway for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and financial backing from an Australian entity, leading to permanent residence through the 888E visa after fulfilling visa conditions.
Targeted at high-net-worth individuals willing to invest significantly in Australian compliant investments, offering a transition to permanent residency with the 888D after meeting the visa's investment and residency requirements.
Designed for affluent individuals committing to a substantial investment in Australia for a set duration, with the potential for permanent residency via the 888C after meeting the specified criteria.
Aimed at individuals willing to make a designated investment in an Australian state or territory, offering a transition to permanent residency with the 888B once certain investment and residency conditions are met.
For successful business owners or investors from overseas looking to establish or manage a business in Australia, with a route to permanent residency under the 888A after achieving certain business milestones.
A permanent visa for high-caliber business owners or part-owners who want to establish or develop a business in Australia, provided they're nominated by an Australian state or territory.
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VISITORS
A temporary visa designed for for tourism, business visits, visiting family, or engaging in short-term educational courses, and is ideal for individuals seeking a temporary stay in Australia for these activities.
A two-stage process where individuals in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen first obtain a temporary visa (820) in Australia and can later transition to a permanent visa (801) after meeting certain conditions.
A two-step process designed for individuals outside Australia in a genuine relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, where they first receive a provisional visa (309) and, after satisfying certain criteria, can attain the permanent migrant visa (100).
A temporary visa allowing parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia for up to two years, with the possibility to apply for the permanent Contributory Parent visa later.
A permanent visa option for parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, which requires a higher application fee but offers a quicker processing time compared to the non-contributory parent visas.
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