Australia
Top Visa Pathways
Most popular and desirable options for skilled professionals
Australia189 — Skilled Independent (Subclass 189)
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not requiring employer or state nomination. Must score 65+ points and be invited via SkillSelect.
Australia190 — Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190)
Points-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.
Australia482 — Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
Sponsored by an approved employer for an occupation on the skilled occupation list. Short-term or medium-term stream.
All Visa Pathways(75 visas)
Australia010 — Bridging Visa A
Allows you to stay in Australia lawfully while waiting for a decision on a substantive visa application.
Australia020 — Bridging Visa B
Allows you to leave and return to Australia while waiting for a decision on a substantive visa application.
Australia030 — Bridging Visa C (BVC)
A 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.
Australia040 — Bridging visa D (BVD) - Prospective Applicant
Free 5-working-day emergency bridging visa for applicants in Australia correcting a failed substantive visa application, with no work rights or re-entry.
Australia050 — Bridging visa E (BVE) - General
Free bridging visa valid until a specified event for unlawful non-citizens in Australia arranging departure, awaiting a visa decision, or pursuing immigration review.
Australia100 — Partner (Permanent) Visa - Offshore
Partner (Permanent) Visa — Offshore.
Australia101 — Child Visa (Subclass 101)
An offshore permanent visa for a child to live in Australia with their parent.
Australia102 — Adoption visa (subclass 102)
Permanent migration pathway for children under 18 adopted outside Australia through the Hague Convention or an approved bilateral agreement to join their sponsor.
Australia103 — Parent Visa
Parent Visa.
Australia114 — Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114)
An offshore permanent visa for single older people financially dependent on a relative in Australia.
Australia115 — Remaining Relative Visa (Subclass 115)
An offshore permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia.
Australia116 — Carer Visa
An offshore permanent visa for people to live in Australia to provide substantial, ongoing care for a relative with a medical condition.
Australia117 — Orphan Relative Visa
An 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.
Australia143 — Contributory Parent Visa
Contributory Parent Visa.
Australia151 — Former Resident visa (subclass 151)
Permanent Australian visa for former long-term child residents or ADF veterans with historical ties to the country rather than skills or job offers.
Australia155/157 — Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157)
Travel facility renewal for Australian permanent residents and former citizens whose original five-year re-entry entitlement has expired.
Australia173 — Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa
Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa.
Australia186 — Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an approved Australian employer. Direct Entry and Temporary Residence Transition streams available.
Australia187 — Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Australia189 — Skilled Independent (Subclass 189)
Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not requiring employer or state nomination. Must score 65+ points and be invited via SkillSelect.
Australia190 — Skilled Nominated (Subclass 190)
Points-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.
Australia191 — Permanent Residence - Skilled Regional (Subclass 191)
Permanent visa for holders of regional provisional visas (491/494) meeting income and residence requirements.
Australia192 — Pacific Engagement Visa (Subclass 192)
A permanent visa for nationals of participating Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste, selected through a ballot process.
Australia200 — Refugee Visa
Refugee Visa.
Australia201 — In-country Special Humanitarian Visa
A permanent humanitarian visa for people subject to persecution in their home country who are unable to leave.
Australia202 — Global Special Humanitarian Visa
Global Special Humanitarian Visa.
Australia203 — Emergency Rescue Visa
A permanent humanitarian visa for people subject to persecution who are in immediate danger of death or loss of life.
Australia300 — Prospective Marriage Visa
Prospective Marriage Visa.
Australia309/100 — Partner (Offshore) (Subclass 309/100)
For partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents applying from outside Australia. Provisional (309) leading to permanent (100).
Australia400 — Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa.
Australia403 — Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa
Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa.
Australia405 — Investor Retirement visa
Closed-to-new-applicants 4-year renewable retirement visa for self-funded retirees aged 55+ with a designated investment of at least AUD 500,000 and state or territory sponsorship.
Australia407 — Training Visa
Training Visa.
Australia408 — Temporary Activity Visa
Temporary Activity Visa.
Australia417 — Working Holiday (Subclass 417)
For young adults (18–30/35) from qualifying countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year, with options to extend.
Australia444 — Special Category Visa
Special Category Visa.
Australia445 — Dependent Child visa
Join a family member on a qualifying primary visa in Australia.
Australia445 — Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
Temporary visa for dependent children of partner visa (subclass 309 or 820) holders, valid until the parent's permanent partner visa is decided.
Australia449 — Humanitarian Stay (Temporary) visa
Invitation-only temporary humanitarian visa for crisis-affected foreign nationals in Australia unable to return home, serving as the first step toward a subclass 786.
Australia461 — New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa.
Australia462 — Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)
Working holiday visa for partner country nationals aged 18-30, allowing work and travel in Australia.
Australia482 — Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
Sponsored by an approved employer for an occupation on the skilled occupation list. Short-term or medium-term stream.
Australia485 — Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485)
Post-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).
Australia491 — Skilled Work Regional (Subclass 491)
Points-tested provisional visa for skilled workers willing to live and work in regional Australia. Nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by a qualifying family member.
Australia494 — Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)
The 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.
Australia500 — Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Full-time study at a CRICOS-registered institution with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Australia590 — Student Guardian Visa
Student Guardian Visa.
Australia600 — Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Tourism, visiting family, or short-term business activities.
Australia601 — Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)
An electronic travel document for qualifying passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or short business visits.
Australia602 — Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)
Temporary Australian visa for patients or organ donors with a confirmed treatment plan at an Australian hospital, with no work rights or path to permanent residence.
Australia651 — eVisitor (Subclass 651)
Free electronic visa for European passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business up to 3 months.
Australia771 — Transit Visa (Subclass 771)
A temporary visa for transiting through Australia for up to 72 hours.
Australia785 — Temporary Protection Visa
Temporary Protection Visa.
Australia790 — Safe Haven Enterprise Visa
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa.
Australia801 — Partner (Permanent) Visa - Onshore
Partner (Permanent) Visa — Onshore.
Australia802 — Child Visa
An onshore permanent visa for a dependent child to live in Australia with their parent who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or qualifying New Zealand citizen.
Australia804 — Aged Parent Visa
An onshore permanent visa for aged parents to live in Australia with their children who are settled Australian citizens, permanent residents, or qualifying New Zealand citizens.
Australia820/801 — Partner visa (Temporary)
Partner (Provisional) Visa — Onshore.
Australia835 — Remaining Relative Visa
An onshore permanent visa for people whose only close family members live in Australia.
Australia836 — Carer Visa
An onshore permanent visa for people who need to live in Australia to provide substantial, ongoing care for a relative with a medical condition.
Australia837 — Orphan Relative Visa
An 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.
Australia838 — Aged Dependent Relative Visa
An onshore permanent visa for single older people who are financially dependent on a relative in Australia.
Australia851 — Resolution of Status visa
Fee-free permanent humanitarian visa for TPV or SHEV holders who arrived in Australia before 14 February 2023, with a 5-year renewable travel facility and citizenship pathway.
Australia858 — National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)
Fast-track permanent visa for highly skilled professionals in target sectors including tech, health, fintech, and energy.
Australia864 — Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
Permanent visa for parents aged 67 or older of settled Australian residents, requiring AUD 49,900 in fees plus a AUD 10,000 Assurance of Support bond and at least a 12-year queue.
Australia866 — Protection Visa (Subclass 866)
An onshore permanent visa for people who engage Australia's protection obligations and arrived in Australia with a valid visa.
Australia870 — Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Temporary parent visa for parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or certain New Zealand citizens, valid 3 or 5 years up to a 10-year cumulative maximum.
Australia884 — Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)
Two-year non-renewable temporary visa for aged parents (67+) of settled Australian residents, bridging to the permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa.
Australia887 — Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
Permanent residence visa for holders of specified regional provisional visas who completed at least 2 years' regional residence and 1 year of full-time regional work.
Australia888 — Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa.
Australia942 — Crew Travel Authority (Subclass 942)
The 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.
Australia945 — Special Purpose Travel Authority
Statutory fee-free exemption for foreign military personnel, airline and ship crew, diplomatic guests, and Royal Family members holding prescribed status.
Australia988 — Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988)
Free, fast entry permit for foreign crew on specified commercial cargo or passenger vessels arriving at Australian ports during an international voyage.
AustraliaBridging visa D (BVD) - Non-Applicant
Free 5-working-day bridging status for unlawful non-citizens physically in Australia who cannot or will not apply for a substantive visa, with no work rights.
AustraliaBridging visa E (BVE) - Protection Visa Applicant
Fee-free bridging visa for people in immigration detention who have lodged a Protection visa application, valid until a specified event or departure.