Australian Visa Information

So, you want to explore the great brown land down under. However, you're not sure how to get past the border control. You certainly don't want to get locked up in an immigration detention centre amidst dreaming of finally seeing the great Sydney Opera House and more…What you need is an Australian Visa.

Depending on where you're from, how long you want to visit, and what you want to do while you're in Australia, there's a visa that is right for you.

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Australia is a beautiful place to visit, or even to migrate to. Make sure that you get hold of the right visa first, and you'll have no problem enjoying all the great attractions that Australia has to offer.

There is a wide array of Australian visas made available to other nationalities worldwide. In fact, there are over 70 visa types to choose from.

It is most certain that there will be at least one visa type that suits you best. If you’re planning to work, study, or permanently migrate to the 6 th largest country of the world, here are the types of visas that will enable you to have a lawful and enjoyable stay.

Australian Permanent Visas

Permanent Skilled Immigration Visas

1. Independent Skilled Migration Visa
2. State or Territory Nominated Independent Visa (STNI) (Subclass 137)
3. Skilled Migrant - Australian Family Sponsored Visa
4. Skilled Migrant - Regional (Designated Area) Family Sponsored Visa
5. Distinguished Talent Migration Visa
6. Independent Skilled Graduate Student Visa
7. Skilled Graduate Student - Australian Family Sponsored Visa
8. Skilled Graduate Student - Regional (Designated Area) Family Sponsored Migration Visa
9. Independent Skilled New Zealand Citizen Migration Visa
10. Skilled New Zealand Citizen - Australian Family Sponsored Visa
11. Skilled New Zealand Citizen - Regional (Designated Area) Family Sponsored Visa
12. Skill Matching Scheme
13. Australian Employer Nominated Migration Visa
14. Regional (Designated Area) Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 857 / 119)
15. Labour Agreement Migration Visa
16. Former Resident (Subclass 151)
17. Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 495) - The SIR Visa.
18. Graduate Skilled Temporary Visa (Subclass 497)

Permanent Business Immigration Visas

1. Business Owner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 160)
2. State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 163)
3. Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 161)
4. State or Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 164)
5. Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 162)
6. State or Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 165)
7. Business Owner (Residence) Visa (Subclass 890)
8. State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Residence) Visa (Subclass 892)
9. Investor (Residence) Visa (Subclass 891)
10. State or Territory Sponsored Investor (Residence) Visa (Subclass 893)
11. Business Talent Migration Visa (Subclass 132)
12. Established Business in Australia (Subclass 845)
13. Regional Established Business in Australia (Subclass 846)

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Permanent Family Immigration Visas

1. Spouse or De-Facto Spouse Migrant (Subclass 309/100 - 820/801)
2. Prospective Marriage Partner - Fiancé
3. Interdependent Partner Migration
4. Dependent Child
5. Adoption
6. Orphan Child
7. Working Age Parent - Class AX (Subclass 103)
8. Aged Parent Migration - Class BP (Subclass 804)
9. Aged Dependent Relative
10. Remaining Relative
11. Career
12. Resident Return Visa
13. Contributory Parent - Class CA (Subclass 143)
14. Contributory Parent - Class DG (Subclass 864)

Australian Temporary Visas

Temporary Visas - Miscellaneous

1. Investor Retirement Visa (Subclass 405)
2. Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)
3. Business Visitors Visa (Subclass 456)
4. Business Employment Visa (Subclass 457)
   - How to sponsor or nominate if you are an employer.
5. Visiting Academics Visa (Subclass 419) - (research or professional Visa)
6. Sport Visa (Subclass 421)
7. Entertainment Visa (Subclass 420) - (cultural (not paid) or professional Visa)
8. Skilled Exchange Visa (Subclass 411) - (for student exchange, see Students)
9. Film, Media, Actors and Support Staff, Photographers and Journalists Visa (Subclass 423)
10. Emergency Visas (Subclasses 302 & 303)
11. New Zealand Citizen's Family Members Visa (Subclass 461)
12. Religious Worker Visa (Subclass 428)
13. Foreign Government Agency Visa (Subclass 415)
14. Special Program Visa (Subclass 416)
15. Domestic Workers Visa (Subclass 426)
16. Diplomats Visa (Subclass 995)
17. Medical Treatment Visa
18. Medical Practitioner Visa (Subclass 422)
19. Sponsored Family Visitors Visa (Subclass 679)
20. Special Category Visa (Subclass 444)
21. Contributory Temporary Parent Visa (Subclass 173)
22. Contributory Temporary Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 884)

Temporary Student Visas

1. Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 580)

Temporary Electronic Travel Authority Visas

1. Holiday and Visiting Visas (Subclass 976)
2. Short Validity Business ETA Visas (Subclass 977)
3. Long Validity Business ETA Visas (Subclass 956)

Australian Bridging Visas

1. Bridging Visas from A to E

**For more detailed information regarding Australian Visas, visit the Australian Government's Department of Immigration website.