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Australian visas – explained in detail

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Study

500Student visaStudy full-time at a CRICOS-registered course in Australia.Stay: Up to 5 years (matches your course)485Temporary Graduate visaLive and work in Australia after finishing your Australian studies.Stay: 18 months to 5 years (depends on stream, degree and passport)

Employer sponsored

482Skills in Demand visaWork for an approved Australian sponsor for up to 4 years.Stay: Up to 4 years186Employer Nomination SchemePermanent residence sponsored by your Australian employer.Stay: Permanent494Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)Work for a regional employer for 5 years with a path to PR.Stay: 5 years

Skilled (points)

189Skilled Independent visaPermanent residence without a sponsor – invitation only.Stay: Permanent190Skilled Nominated visaPermanent residence with a state or territory nomination (+5 points).Stay: Permanent491Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)Live and work in regional Australia for 5 years – path to PR.Stay: 5 years

Partner & family

820/801Partner visa (onshore)For partners of Australian citizens, PR holders or eligible NZ citizens – in Australia.Stay: Temporary (820) then permanent (801)309/100Partner visa (offshore)For partners applying from outside Australia.Stay: Temporary (309) then permanent (100)300Prospective Marriage visaCome to Australia to marry your fiancé(e), then apply for the partner visa.Stay: 9 to 15 months870Sponsored Parent (Temporary)Parents visit their children in Australia for 3 or 5 years at a time.Stay: 3 or 5 years (up to 10 years total)143/173/103Parent visas (permanent)Permanent options for parents – contributory (faster, higher cost) and non-contributory.Stay: Permanent (173 is 2-year temporary)

Visitor & other

600Visitor visaHoliday, visit family or business visits.Stay: Usually up to 3, 6 or 12 months417/462Working Holiday & Work and HolidayHoliday and work in Australia for up to 1–3 years – depends on passport.Stay: 12 months (extendable to 2–3 years)

Protection, training & other

407Training visaWorkplace-based occupational training or professional development.Stay: Up to 2 years866Protection visaFor people in Australia who engage Australia’s protection obligations.Stay: Permanent

More visas

602Medical TreatmentCome to Australia for medical treatment or to support a patient.858National Innovation (Global Talent)For internationally recognised talent – “celebrity” visa.408Temporary ActivityEntertainment, sport, research and special events.BVBridging visas & appealsBVA, BVB, BVC, BVE – ART and court deadlines.

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