Australian Visas
Visa Options
Explore Australian visa options across work, study, family, and more. All information sourced from the official Department of Home Affairs.
View full visa listing on immi.homeaffairs.gov.auDisclaimer: All visa information is sourced from the official Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website. This page is for general information only and does not constitute migration advice. Please consult a MARA Registered Migration Agent for advice specific to your circumstances.
PALM Worker visa
403For people who will work in Australia under an arrangement between Australia and another country, or in a specified role.
Skills in Demand visa
482Lets employers sponsor skilled workers for positions they cannot fill with Australian workers, across three streams.
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Temporary Residence Transition stream)
186 TRTFor skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer under the Temporary Residence Transition stream.
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (Direct Entry stream)
186 DEFor skilled workers outside Australia, or those who do not meet TRT criteria, nominated by an Australian employer.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa
494For skilled workers sponsored by an eligible employer in a regional area of Australia.
Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa
491For skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member living in a designated regional area.
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PALM Scheme – Temporary Work (International Relations) visa
403Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme enables Australian businesses to hire workers from Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste.
DAMA – Designated Area Migration Agreement
Labour agreements between the Australian Government and regional certifying bodies allowing employers in specific regions to sponsor overseas workers.
Industry Specific Labour Agreements
Labour agreements for specific industries negotiated between the Australian Government and industry bodies.
Company Specific Labour Agreement
Labour agreements between the Australian Government and an individual employer for unique circumstances not covered by industry agreements.
Student visa
500Allows you to stay in Australia to study a full-time registered course.
Temporary Graduate visa
485Lets international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution live, study and work temporarily in Australia.
Training visa
407For people who want to come to Australia for occupational training or professional development.
Visitor visa
600For people who want to visit Australia for tourism or business purposes, including visiting family.
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
601Electronic authority for eligible passport holders to visit Australia for tourism or business purposes.
Work and Holiday visa
462For young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 12 months.
Working Holiday visa
417For young people from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia.
Partner visa (onshore)
820/801For people in Australia in a married or de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Partner visa (offshore)
309/100For people outside Australia in a married or de facto relationship with an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Temporary Activity visa
408For people participating in specific activities in Australia, including entertainment, sport, religion, and the COVID-19 Pandemic event stream.
Australian Citizenship
Citizenship by conferral for eligible permanent residents who meet residence, character and other requirements.
Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) – Merit Review
ARTIndependent merits review of visa and citizenship decisions made by the Department of Home Affairs.
Bridging Visas
BVAllow people to remain lawfully in Australia while their immigration matter is being resolved.
Pacific Engagement visa
192Allows eligible citizens of Pacific island countries and Timor-Leste to live and work in Australia permanently. Up to 3,000 visas are allocated annually via a ballot selection process.