AUSTRALIAN VISAS

SKILLED / WORK VISAS

Australia’s skilled migration program is designed to attract qualified professionals whose skills are in demand within the Australian labour market. These visas provide pathways to temporary or permanent residence, subject to eligibility requirements including occupation, skills assessment, English proficiency, and points criteria where applicable.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

A points-tested permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or family member. Applicants must have an occupation listed on the relevant skilled occupation list and meet the required points threshold.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

A permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Nomination requires meeting both federal and state-specific criteria.

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)

A provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member residing in regional Australia. This visa provides a pathway to permanent residence subject to meeting residency and income requirements.

CORPORATE VISA

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

Enables Australian employers to sponsor suitably qualified overseas workers to address labour shortages where qualified local workers are unavailable. Australia Utilizes employer-sponsored visas for corporate needs. The Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) – now the Skills in Demand visa – is commonly used for intra-company transfers, allowing skilled employees to work in Australia for up to four years and even providing a pathway to permanent residency after two years. For long-term staffing, companies can nominate workers for permanent residence under the Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186), enabling key foreign employees to settle in Australia

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Subclass 494)

Allows regional employers to sponsor skilled overseas workers, with a pathway to permanent residence.

Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858)

A permanent residence pathway for internationally recognized high-calibers professionals in priority sectors.

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)

A permanent residence visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer, subject to meeting qualification, experience, and employment criteria.

STUDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 500)

The Student Visa allows international students to undertake full-time study at a registered Australian educational institution. Applicants must meet enrolment, financial capacity, English language, health, and character requirements. Limited work rights are generally available during the study period in accordance with visa conditions.

VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600)

The Visitor Visa permits individuals to travel to Australia for tourism, visiting family or friends, or limited short-term business activities. This visa does not permit ongoing employment in Australia. Applicants must demonstrate genuine temporary stay intentions and sufficient financial capacity.

FAMILY AND PARTNER VISAS

Australia’s family migration program enables eligible family members of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to reunite and establish residence in Australia.

Partner Visas (Subclass 820/801 and 309/100)

Available to spouses and de facto partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents. These visas typically involve a two-stage process leading to permanent residence.

Parent Visas

Allow eligible parents of settled Australian citizens or permanent residents to migrate permanently, subject to balance-of-family and sponsorship requirements.

Child Visas

For dependent children of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.

Prospective Marriage Visa

For individuals engaged to an Australian citizen or permanent resident, permitting entry to Australia to marry and subsequently apply for a Partner Visa.

BUSINESS AND INVESTOR VISAS

Australia offers migration pathways for business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking to establish, manage, or invest in business operations within Australia. These visas are subject to strict financial, business, and nomination criteria and may provide a pathway to permanent residence upon meeting program requirements.