Most popular and desirable options for skilled professionals
AustraliaPoints-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not requiring employer or state nomination. Must score 65+ points and be invited via SkillSelect.
AustraliaPoints-based permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory. Requires 65+ points and state sponsorship. Includes residency requirements in sponsoring state.
AustraliaSponsored by an approved employer for an occupation on the skilled occupation list. Short-term or medium-term stream.
AustraliaAllows you to stay in Australia lawfully while waiting for a decision on a substantive visa application.
AustraliaAllows you to leave and return to Australia while waiting for a decision on a substantive visa application.
AustraliaA temporary visa allowing lawful stay in Australia while waiting for a decision on a substantive visa application if you do not hold a substantive visa.
AustraliaAustraliaAustraliaPartner (Permanent) Visa — Offshore.
AustraliaAn offshore permanent visa for a child to live in Australia with their parent.
AustraliaAustraliaParent Visa.
AustraliaAn offshore permanent visa for single older people financially dependent on a relative in Australia.
AustraliaAn offshore permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia.
AustraliaAn offshore permanent visa for people to live in Australia to provide substantial, ongoing care for a relative with a medical condition.
AustraliaAn offshore permanent visa for children under 18 whose parents are deceased, missing, or unable to care for them, to live with a relative in Australia.
AustraliaContributory Parent Visa.
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AustraliaPermanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer. Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams available.
AustraliaAustraliaPoints-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not requiring employer or state nomination. Must score 65+ points and be invited via SkillSelect.
AustraliaPoints-based permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory. Requires 65+ points and state sponsorship. Includes residency requirements in sponsoring state.
AustraliaPermanent visa for holders of regional provisional visas (491/494) meeting income and residence requirements.
AustraliaA permanent visa for nationals of participating Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste, selected through a ballot process.
AustraliaRefugee Visa.
AustraliaGlobal Special Humanitarian Visa.
AustraliaProspective Marriage Visa.
AustraliaFor partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents applying from outside Australia. Provisional (309) leading to permanent (100).
AustraliaTemporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa.
AustraliaTemporary Work (International Relations) Visa.
AustraliaAustraliaAustraliaTemporary Activity Visa.
AustraliaFor young adults (18–30/35) from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year, with options to extend.
AustraliaSpecial Category Visa.
AustraliaJoin a family member on an eligible primary visa in Australia.
AustraliaAustraliaNew Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa.
AustraliaWorking holiday visa for partner country nationals aged 18-30, allowing work and travel in Australia.
AustraliaSponsored by an approved employer for an occupation on the skilled occupation list. Short-term or medium-term stream.
AustraliaPost-study work visa for international graduates of Australian institutions. Graduate Work stream (18 months) or Post-Study Work stream (2–4 years depending on qualification).
AustraliaPoints-tested provisional visa for skilled workers willing to live and work in regional Australia. Nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.
AustraliaThe Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494) is a 5-year provisional visa designed to help regional Australian employers address labor shortages by sponsoring skilled workers from overseas when they cannot find a suitably qualified Australian worker. This visa requires the holder to live, work, and study exclusively in designated regional areas of Australia and offers a pathway to permanent residency after 3 years.
AustraliaFull-time study at a CRICOS-registered institution with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
AustraliaStudent Guardian Visa.
AustraliaTourism, visiting family, or short-term business activities.
AustraliaAn electronic travel document for eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or short business visits.
AustraliaAustraliaFree electronic visa for European passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business up to 3 months.
AustraliaA temporary visa for transiting through Australia for up to 72 hours.
AustraliaTemporary Protection Visa.
AustraliaSafe Haven Enterprise Visa.
AustraliaPartner (Permanent) Visa — Onshore.
AustraliaAn onshore permanent visa for a dependent child to live in Australia with their parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
AustraliaAn onshore permanent visa for aged parents to live in Australia with their children who are settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens.
AustraliaPartner (Provisional) Visa — Onshore.
AustraliaAn onshore permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia.
AustraliaAn onshore permanent visa for people who need to live in Australia to provide substantial, ongoing care for a relative with a medical condition.
AustraliaAn onshore permanent visa for children under 18 whose parents are deceased, missing, or unable to care for them, to live with a relative in Australia.
AustraliaAn onshore permanent visa for single older people who are financially dependent on a relative in Australia.
AustraliaFast-track permanent visa for highly skilled professionals in target sectors including tech, health, fintech, and energy.
AustraliaAustraliaAustraliaAustraliaAustraliaBusiness Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa.
AustraliaThe Crew Travel Authority (CTA) is an electronic immigration record under Australia's Special Purpose visa framework. It is designed to facilitate the entry of international airline crew members and aircraft safety inspectors who are entering Australia as part of their professional duties.
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