Visas

Employer Sponsored Visas

Employer sponsored visas are for skilled professionals who want to work in Australia. Employer sponsored visas require sponsorship by an Australian business or an overseas business.
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The following visa options are grouped according to whether you would like to apply for a permanent employer sponsored visa or a provisional employer sponsored visa.

PERMANENT VISA OPTIONS

• Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 121/856) -
  This employer sponsored visa is designed for Australian employers to recruit workers on a permanent basis to fill full-time highly skilled positions.
  
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 119/857) -
  This employer sponsored visa is for employers operating in regional Australia. This visa allows regional employers to employ skilled people in positions unable to be filled from within the Australian labour market.
  
  PROVISIONAL VISA OPTIONS
  
• Temporary Business Long Stay - Standard Business Sponsorship (subclass 457) -
  The 457 visa program is intended for businesses (Australian or foreign owned) to sponsor approved skilled workers to be employed in Australia on a temporary basis. This visa allows employees to work in Australia for between 3 months and 4 years, and also allows them to bring their dependant family members.

Partner Visas

Partner visas allow partners and fiancés of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens to relocate to Australia either temporarily or permanently.
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The following partner visa options are grouped according to whether you will be applying for your visa from within Australia or outside Australia.

APPLYING WITHIN AUSTRALIA
• Temporary spouse visa (subclass 820) -
  This visa is for someone who is in a spousal Relationship (either married or de facto) with an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. This partner visa is available for same sex couples.
• Permanent spouse visa (subclass 801) -
  This is a permanent visa that may be granted to a temporary spouse visa holder once Immigration is satisfied that the relationship is ongoing and genuine. This visa may also be granted to someone who has been in a long-term spousal relationship (either married or de facto) with an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.
  
  APPLYING FROM OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA
• Prospective marriage visa (subclass 300) -
  This visa is for someone intending to migrate to Australia as a fiancé to an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen, with the intention of marriage.
  Temporary spouse visa (subclass 309) -
  This partner visa is for someone who is in a spousal relationship (either married or de facto) with an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen. This partner visa is available for same sex couples.
• Permanent spouse visa (subclass 100) -
  This partner visa is a permanent visa that may be Granted to a temporary spouse visa holder once Immigration is satisfied that the relationship is ongoing and genuine. This partner visa may also be granted to someone who has been in a long-term spousal relationship (either married or de facto) with an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen.

Student Visas

Student visas allow individuals to come to Australia to undertake a broad range of study , from English language courses to PhDs.
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Australia offers a range of student visas for individuals, and their dependents, who wish to study in Australia.
There are different visas for differing levels of study, and the requirements vary according to the department's Country Profiles in conjunction with the primary level of study undertaken. Student Visa Options:

• English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) (subclass 570) -
  This student visa is for studying stand-alone English language courses that lead to a certificate I, II, III or IV, or that result in no formal Australian award.
• Primary or secondary school course (subclass 571) -
  This student visa is for studying primary, junior secondary or senior secondary school courses, and approved secondary school exchange programs.
• Vocational education and training (subclass 572) -
  This student visa is available for studying Certificates I, II, III or IV (except ELICOS), diploma, advanced diploma, vocational graduate certificate or vocational graduate diploma courses.
• Higher education (subclass 573) -
  This student visa applies to students wanting to study a Bachelor degree, associate degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or Masters by coursework.
• Postgraduate research (subclass 574) -
  This student visa is available for students wanting to study a Masters by research or a doctoral degree.
• Non-award (subclass 575) -
  This student visa is applicable for non-award foundation studies, or other full-time courses or components of courses not leading to an Australian award.
• AusAID and Defence (subclass 576) -
  This visa applies to students sponsored by AusAID or the Australian Department of Defence undertaking full-time courses of any type.
• Student Guardians (subclass 580) -
  This visa is for parents or relatives to stay in Australia as the guardian of a student who is studying in Australia.
• Professional Development Visa (Subclass 470) -
  This visa allows sponsored foreign nationals who are professionals, managers or government officials, to undertake professional development training programs in Australia for periods of up to 18 months.
• Occupational Trainee Visa (Subclass 442) -
  This visa allows foreign nationals to undertake a supervised, workplace-based training program in Australia. The training should provide additional skills in their occupation or field of expertise.

General Skilled Migration Visas

General skilled migration visas are for skilled individuals who have specific skills that are in demand in Australia. These visas can be applied for independently or with state/territory sponsorship and/or sponsorship by an eligible family member.
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The following visa options are grouped according to whether you will be applying for a GSM visa from within Australia or from outside Australia.

ONSHORE GSM VISA OPTIONS
• Skilled - Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885) -
  A permanent visa for eligible overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification as a result of at least two years full-time study. Applicants must pass a points test.
• Skilled - Sponsored (Residence) visa (subclass 886) -
  A permanent visa for eligible overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification as a result of at least two years full-time study. This visa is for applicants that are unable to meet the Skilled Independent criteria, but have a relative in Australia to sponsor them, or have been nominated by a state/territory government. Applicants must pass a points test.
• Skilled - Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) -
  An 18 month temporary visa for overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as a result of at least two (2) years study. It allows applicants who are unable to pass the points test to remain in Australia for 18 months to gain the skills and experience needed to apply for a permanent or provisional General Skilled Migration visa. No points test applies.
• Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 487) -
  A three year temporary visa for skilled individuals unable to meet the Skilled Independent criteria, but can still meet a reduced points requirement. After living in a regional or low-population growth metropolitan area for two years and working for at least 12 months in that metropolitan area, applicants may apply for a permanent visa. Applicants must be sponsored by a participating state/territory government, OR an eligible relative living in a regional or low-population growth metropolitan area who is willing to sponsor them.
• Skilled - Regional (Residence) visa (subclass 887) -
  This is a permanent visa for eligible visa holders. Applicants must have lived for at least two years and worked full-time for a total period of 12 months in a specified regional area of Australia. No points test applies.
  
  OFFSHORE GSM VISA OPTIONS
• Skilled - Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175) -
  A permanent visa available for professionals who wish to migrate to Australia independently. Applicants must pass a points test.
• Skilled - Sponsored (Migrant) visa (subclass 176) -
  A permanent visa for professional people unable to meet the Skilled - Independent pass mark. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or nominated by a participating state or territory government. Applicants must pass a points test lower than that for the Skilled - Independent visa.
• Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa (subclass 475) -
  A three year temporary visa for skilled individuals unable to meet the Skilled Independent criteria, but able to meet a reduced points requirement. After living in a regional or low-population growth metropolitan area for two years and working for at least 12 months in that metropolitan area, applicants may apply for a permanent visa. Applicants must be sponsored by a participating state/territory government, OR an eligible relative living in a regional or low-population growth metropolitan area who is willing to sponsor them.
• Skilled - Recognised Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 476) -
  An 18 month temporary visa for certain graduates of recognised overseas educational institutions. There is no points test for this visa.

Business Visas

Business visas are for individuals who want to establish a business in Australia or to continue managing an existing business in Australia.
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The following visa options are grouped according to permanent business visas and provisional business visas.
The majority of business visas are progressive (IE they require a progression from a temporary stage to a permanent one, usually following two years of operation). To discuss your business visa options with a consultant, contact us.

PERMANENT VISA OPTIONS
• Business Talent (Migrant) (Subclass 132) -
  This business visa is for high calibre business people, sponsored by a state or territory of Australia, who are owners or part owners of an overseas business and have a genuine and realistic commitment to participate in the management of a new or existing business in Australia. Applications for this visa may be made from overseas or from within Australia.
• Business Owner (Residence) (Subclass 890) -
  This business visa is for people to assist in the economic development of Australia. This visa allows you to stay in Australia on a permanent basis for the purpose of owning a new or existing business. Applications for this visa must be made in Australia.
• State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Residence) (Subclass 892) -
  This business visa is for people, sponsored by a state or territory of Australia, to assist in the economic development of Australia through ownership of a new or existing business. Applications for this visa must be made in Australia. Established Business in Australia (Subclass 845) For temporary business visa holders who have established a business in Australia, and have a proven ownership interest in one or more successful businesses in Australia. Applications for this visa must be made in Australia.
• Investor (Residence) (Subclass 891) -
  This business visa is for Investor (provisional) visa holders that have maintained their designated investment/s for at least 4 years. Applicants must have been in Australia for at least 2 of the last 4 years. Applications for this visa must be made in Australia. State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Residence) (Subclass 893) This business visa is for Investor (provisional) visa holders who have a successful record of business or investment activities, and significant net assets to invest in a designated investment in Australia for four years. Applicants must also have a genuine commitment to maintain business and investment activity in Australia and be sponsored by a state/territory authority. Applications for this visa must be made in Australia.
  
  PROVISIONAL VISA OPTIONS
• Business Owner (Provisional) (Subclass 160) -
  This business visa is for people who have a successful business career, and have a genuine and realistic commitment to be involved as an owner in a new or existing business in Australia. Applications for this visa may be made from overseas or within Australia. State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) (Subclass 163) This business visa is for people sponsored by a state or territory of Australia. Applicants must have a successful business career, and a genuine and realistic commitment to be involved as an owner in a new or existing business in Australia. Applications for this visa may be made from overseas or within Australia.
• Senior Executives (Provisional) (Subclass 161) -
  This business visa is for senior executive employees of a major overseas business, who have significant net assets and a genuine and realistic commitment to participate in the management of a new or existing business in Australia. Applications for this visa may be made from overseas or within Australia.
• State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) (Subclass 164) -
  This business visa is for senior executive employees of a major overseas business, sponsored by a state or territory of Australia, who have significant net assets and a genuine and realistic commitment to participate in the management of a new or existing business in Australia. Applications for this visa may be made from overseas or within Australia.
• Investor (Provisional) (Subclass 162) -
  This business visa is for people who have a successful business or investment career, and have a genuine and realistic commitment to invest in an Australian business. Applications for this visa may be made from overseas or within Australia. State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) (Subclass 165) This business visa is for people sponsored by a state or territory of Australia, who have a successful business or investment career, and have a genuine and realistic commitment to be involved in investing in an Australian business. Applications for this visa may be made from overseas or within Australia.
• Investor Retirement Visa (Subclass 405) -
  A temporary business visa for people aged 55 years or older who are able to make a significant long term financial investment in Australia. This visa is not a pathway to a permanent visa. Applications for this visa may be made from overseas or within Australia. Independent Executive Further Application Onshore (Subclass 457IEFAO) For holders of a Temporary Business (Long Stay) Independent Executive visa (subclass 457IE) who need more time to be eligible to apply for a permanent business visa. The applicant must be in Australia to apply.

Other Visas

There are hundreds of visas within the Australian visa framework. This section covers parent visas, child visas and visitor visas. For other visa options please contact us.
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Listed below are visa options not listed on the mainstream pages.
If you are interested in one of the following visa options, you are encouraged to contact us to discuss your situation and potential to make an application.

Parent visas
There are six types of parent visas available, with on and offshore options.
If you are uncertain whether or not you are eligible for one of the below parent visas, or if you simply wish to know more about the application process, contact us.

1. Aged Parent (Permanent) (Subclass 804)
2. Contributory Aged Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 864)
3. Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 884)
4. Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 103)
5. Contributory Parent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 143)
6. Contributory Parent (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 173)

Child visas
There are multiple child visa options available, depending on whether you are applying from within or outside Australia. If you are uncertain whether or not your child is eligible for one of the below visa subclasses, contact us.

1. Child (Permanent) (Subclass 802)
2. Orphan Relative (Permanent) (Subclass 837)
3. Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)
4. Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)
5. Orphan Relative (Permanent) (Subclass 117)
6. Adoption (Permanent) (Subclass 102)
7. Dependent Child Visa (Subclass 445)

Visitor visas
The below visas are grouped according to whether you are applying for a visitor visa for tourism related purposes or business related purposes. For help determining which visa best suits your needs, contact us.

• Tourism related visitor visas:
  1. Electronic Travel Authority - Visitor (subclass 976)
  2. eVisitors (subclass 651)
  3. Tourist visa (Subclass 676)
  4. Sponsored Family Visitor visa (Subclass 679)
• Business related visitor visa options:
  1. Electronic Travel Authority - Business entrant (subclass 977)
  2. Electronic Travel Authority - Business entrant (subclass 956)
  3. Sponsored Business Visitor visa (subclass 459)
• Working holiday visas:
  The following visas are for individuals who want to work and holiday in Australia. Both visas are applicable to individuals aged 18-30 who want to work for up to 12 months in Australia. For more information on these visas, contact us.
  1. Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
  2. Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)