GENERAL VISAS
student visa
skills in demand 482
student visa
- Subclass 500 Lets you visit Australia to participate in a course of study.
- Stay up to 6 years and in line with your enrolment.
- Cost is from AUD2,000.00 (unless exempt).
Tourist visa
skills in demand 482
student visa
- This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to visit family and friends.
- Stay up to 12 months.
- Cost is from AUD200
skills in demand 482
skills in demand 482
skills in demand 482
- This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker. Cost is from AUD3,210
- Be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor.
- Have the right skills to do the job.
- Meet the relevant English language requirements.
Training Visa 407
partner visa 820 & 801
skills in demand 482
- Visit Australia to complete a workplace-based training (to improve your skills for your current occupation, area of tertiary study or field of expertise), or a professional development training program. Cost is from AUD430
- Be sponsored
- Be nominated (unless your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency)
- Be invited (if your sponsor is a Commonwealth Government agency)
partner visa 820 & 801
partner visa 820 & 801
partner visa 820 & 801
- Visa 820 (Temporary) - This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia temporarily. Getting this visa is the first step towards a permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).
- Visa 801 (Permanent) - This visa lets the de facto partner or spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen live in Australia permanently. It is usually only for people who currently hold a temporary Partner visa (subclass 820).
other visas
partner visa 820 & 801
partner visa 820 & 801
- Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
- Work and Holiday Visas (462)
- Working Holiday Visa (417)
- Student Guardian Visa (590)
- And all other types of visas: Click here
GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION VISAS 2025
Skilled Independent Visa 189
Skilled Independent Visa 189
Skilled Independent Visa 189
- Type: Permanent Visa
- Nomination: Not Required
- Eligibility: Occupation must be on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) Minimum 65 points on the points test Invitation required after submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Benefits: Permanent residency with access to Medicare, education, and path to citizenship.
Skilled Nominated Visa 190
Skilled Independent Visa 189
Skilled Independent Visa 189
- Type: Permanent visa
- Nomination: Required by an Australian state or territory
- Eligibility: Occupation must be on a relevant State/Territory Occupation List. Minimum 65 points (nomination gives extra 5 points) Invitation required after EOI and state nomination application.
- Benefits: PR with some commitment to live/work in the nominating state or territory.
Skilled Work Regional 491
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
- Type: 5-year provisional visa leading to PR
- Nomination: By a state/territory OR eligible family sponsor in a designated regional area
- Eligibility: Occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list. Minimum 65 points (nomination/family sponsorship gives extra 15 points). Must live and work in a regional area
- Pathway to PR: After 3 years on the 491, you can apply for the Subclass 191 permanent visa if income and residency criteria are met.
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) 191
- Type: Permanent visa
- For: Holders of 491 or 494 visas
- Eligibility: Must have lived and worked in a designated regional area for at least 3 years
- Meet income requirements (currently $53,900 per year for 3 years)
