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Australia

Australia

Region: Oceania

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)
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Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)

PR Pathway Available

Permanent visa for entrepreneurs and investors who have successfully operated a business or maintained significant investment in Australia. Requires transition from provisional (188) visa.

DurationIndefinite
Time~700 days
Estimated Cost4375 AUD
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Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
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Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)

PR Pathway Available

Provisional visa for entrepreneurs and investors. Multiple streams available including business innovation, investor, and significant investor streams. Provisional pathway to permanent residency.

Duration4 years
Time~730 days
Estimated Cost3755 AUD
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Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)
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Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)

PR Pathway Available

Direct permanent visa for established business owners and investors. Allows successful entrepreneurs to establish business in Australia or contribute to economic development. Multiple streams available.

DurationIndefinite
Time~1065 days
Estimated Cost4290 AUD
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Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
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Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

Electronic travel document for eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or short business visits. Valid for 12 months with multiple entries.

DurationUp to 3 months
TimeVaries
Estimated Cost20 AUD
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Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
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Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)

PR Pathway Available

Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer. Allows immediate permanent residency for positions on skilled occupation list. Requires employer sponsorship.

DurationIndefinite
Time90-180 days
Estimated Cost3955 AUD
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eVisitor (subclass 651)
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eVisitor (subclass 651)

Free online visa for European passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or short business stays. Valid for 12 months with multiple entries.

DurationUp to 3 months
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988)
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Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988)

Temporary visa for foreign crew members on eligible maritime vessels and ships. Also available for partner or dependent children. No application fee.

DurationVariable
TimeVaries
Estimated CostFree
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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
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Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

PR Pathway Available

Points-based permanent visa for skilled workers with occupations in demand. Requires minimum 65 points and invitation through SkillSelect. Permanent residency without sponsorship.

DurationIndefinite
Time~240 days
Estimated Cost4290 AUD
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Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
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Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

PR Pathway Available

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.

DurationIndefinite
Time~304 days
Estimated Cost4290 AUD
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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

PR Pathway Available

Provisional visa for skilled workers to live and work in Australian regional areas. Points-based with lower requirements than 189. Pathway to permanent residency after 3 years.

Duration5 years
Time~304 days
Estimated Cost3145 AUD
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Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)
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Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)

Temporary work visa for skilled workers sponsored by Australian employers. Replaced the TSS visa in December 2024. Available for positions with skills shortages.

Duration2 to 4 years
Time30-90 days
Estimated Cost1300 AUD
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Special Category visa (subclass 444)
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Special Category visa (subclass 444)

Temporary visa for New Zealand citizens allowing indefinite stay, work, and study in Australia. Granted on arrival with valid NZ passport. Pathway to Australian citizenship.

DurationIndefinite
Time~0 days
Estimated CostFree
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Student visa (subclass 500)
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Student visa (subclass 500)

Study full-time at an Australian educational institution. Includes work rights and pathway to post-study work. Subject to genuine student requirements.

Duration5 to 6 years
Time28-56 days
Estimated Cost710 AUD
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Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
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Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)

Visa for temporary activities including exchange arrangements, research, religious work, volunteer work, and cultural activities. Multiple streams for different purposes.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost1110 AUD
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Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
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Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

PR Pathway Available

Post-study work visa for recent Australian graduates. Allows graduates to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily after completing their course. Multiple streams available.

Duration1.5 to 3 years
Time~58 days
Estimated Cost1435 AUD
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Training visa (subclass 407)
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Training visa (subclass 407)

Visa for occupational training in Australia. Allows participation in workplace-based training to improve job skills. Requires approved temporary activities sponsor.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost1110 AUD
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Visitor visa (subclass 600)
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Visitor visa (subclass 600)

Visit Australia for tourism, business, or family visits for up to 12 months. Multiple entry streams available including tourist, business visitor, and sponsored family options.

Duration3 to 12 months
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost190 AUD
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Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
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Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)

Extended holiday and work visa for young adults (18-30) from designated countries. Allows 12 months to work and travel, with option to extend through specified work.

Duration1 year
TimeVaries
Estimated Cost635 AUD
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Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
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Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

Work and travel in Australia for up to 12 months. Available to young adults (18-35) from eligible countries. Can extend for a second or third year by completing regional work.

Duration1 year
TimeVaries
Estimated Cost635 AUD
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