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Australian Visa Categories

Skilled Migration Visas

Skilled visas target professionals in occupations needed to support Australia's economy. These visas often involve a points-based system.

Subclass 189

Skilled Independent Visa

Requires skills assessment

Minimum points requirement

Subclass 190

Skilled Nominated Visa

Skills assessment needed

Points-based system applies

Subclass 491

Regional Skilled Visa

Requires nomination or sponsorship

Pathway to permanent residency

Eligibility Criteria

Occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list (e.g., MLTSSL, STSOL, or ROL)
Skills assessment from a designated authority (e.g., Engineers Australia, ACS for IT professionals)
Minimum English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
Age under 45 at time of application

Points System

Points are awarded for factors like age, English proficiency, work experience, and education. Examples:

Age 25–32: 30 points
Proficient English (IELTS 8.0): 20 points
8+ years of skilled work experience: 15 points

Application Process

Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect
Receive an invitation to apply
Lodge the visa application within 60 days

Family and Partner Visas

Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801)

For spouses or de facto partners.
Requires proof of a genuine relationship.
Processing time: 12–24 months.

Parent Visa (Subclass 103/804)

Long-term options for parents of Australian citizens.
Lengthy processing times (can exceed 30 years).
Assurance of Support (AoS) bond may be required.

Child Visa (Subclass 101/802)

For dependent children under 18.
Sponsor must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Sponsorship Obligations

Sponsors must meet character and financial requirements
For parent visas, sponsors may need to provide an Assurance of Support (AoS) bond

Employer-Sponsored Visas

Subclass 482

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa

Covers short-term (2 years)
medium-term (4 years)

Subclass 186

Employer Nomination Scheme

Direct pathway to permanent residency.

Requirements

Occupation must be on the TSS Short-Term or Medium-Term list.
Labour Market Testing (LMT) may be required to prove no local worker can fill the role.

Visa Categories

Student Visas (Subclass 500)

Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE) from a registered institution.
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement.
Financial capacity to cover tuition and living costs.
Graduates may apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485).

Visitor Visas

Subclass 600: Tourist, business visitor, or sponsored family.
eVisitor (Subclass 651): For passport holders from eligible countries.
No work permitted (except for business visitor activities).
Maximum stay of 3–12 months.

Permanent Residency & Citizenship

Transition from temporary visas (e.g., Employer-Sponsored, Skilled Regional).
Family-sponsored options (e.g., Partner visas).
Eligibility to apply for citizenship after 4 years.
Citizenship Requirements: Pass a test, meet residency requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

For individuals with exceptional achievements in fields like academia, arts, or sports. Requires nomination by a recognized Australian organization.

Most visas allow including dependent children or partners, but additional fees and documentation apply.

Points are calculated based on age, English skills, work experience, education, and other factors. The current pass mark is 65 points.

Resources and Next Steps

For the most up-to-date and official information, please refer to these resources:

Official Websites

Visit for application forms and fees processing .

Department of Home Affairs

Skill Assessment

Submit EOIs for skilled visas.

SkillSelect Portal

Visa Verification

Check visa conditions and validity.

VEVO System