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.
AustraliaFree 5-working-day emergency bridging visa for applicants in Australia correcting a failed substantive visa application, with no work rights or re-entry.
AustraliaFree bridging visa valid until a specified event for unlawful non-citizens in Australia arranging departure, awaiting a visa decision, or pursuing immigration review.
AustraliaPartner (Permanent) Visa — Offshore.
AustraliaAn offshore permanent visa for a child to live in Australia with their parent.
AustraliaPermanent migration pathway for children under 18 adopted outside Australia through the Hague Convention or an approved bilateral agreement to join their sponsor.
AustraliaParent 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.
AustraliaPermanent Australian visa for former long-term child residents or ADF veterans with historical ties to the country rather than skills or job offers.
AustraliaTravel facility renewal for Australian permanent residents and former citizens whose original five-year re-entry entitlement has expired.
AustraliaContributory Parent (Temporary) Visa.
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.
AustraliaA permanent humanitarian visa for people subject to persecution in their home country who are unable to leave.
AustraliaGlobal Special Humanitarian Visa.
AustraliaA permanent humanitarian visa for people subject to persecution who are in immediate danger of death or loss of life.
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.
AustraliaClosed-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.
AustraliaTraining Visa.
AustraliaTemporary Activity Visa.
AustraliaFor young adults (18–30/35) from qualifying countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year, with options to extend.
AustraliaSpecial Category Visa.
AustraliaJoin a family member on a qualifying primary visa in Australia.
AustraliaTemporary visa for dependent children of partner visa (subclass 309 or 820) holders, valid until the parent's permanent partner visa is decided.
AustraliaInvitation-only temporary humanitarian visa for crisis-affected foreign nationals in Australia unable to return home, serving as the first step toward a subclass 786.
AustraliaNew 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 a qualifying 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 qualifying passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or short business visits.
AustraliaTemporary 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.
AustraliaFree 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 qualifying 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 qualifying 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.
AustraliaFee-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.
AustraliaFast-track permanent visa for highly skilled professionals in target sectors including tech, health, fintech, and energy.
AustraliaPermanent 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.
AustraliaAn onshore permanent visa for people who engage Australia's protection obligations and arrived in Australia with a valid visa.
AustraliaTemporary 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.
AustraliaTwo-year non-renewable temporary visa for aged parents (67+) of settled Australian residents, bridging to the permanent Contributory Aged Parent visa.
AustraliaPermanent 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.
AustraliaBusiness 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.
AustraliaStatutory fee-free exemption for foreign military personnel, airline and ship crew, diplomatic guests, and Royal Family members holding prescribed status.
AustraliaFree, fast entry permit for foreign crew on specified commercial cargo or passenger vessels arriving at Australian ports during an international voyage.
AustraliaFree 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.
AustraliaFee-free bridging visa for people in immigration detention who have lodged a Protection visa application, valid until a specified event or departure.