69 visa entries
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WRKWork & skilled18
SC 482Skills in Demand visaWork & skilledTemporary employer-sponsored work where an employer cannot source a suitably skilled Australian worker.StayUp to 4 years; up to 5 for eligible Hong Kong passport holdersView →SC 186Employer Nomination SchemeWork & skilledEmployer-nominated permanent residence for skilled workers.StayPermanentView →SC 189Skilled Independent visaWork & skilledPermanent residence for invited skilled workers who do not need employer or state sponsorship.StayPermanentView →SC 190Skilled Nominated visaWork & skilledPermanent skilled migration with nomination by an Australian state or territory.StayPermanentView →SC 491Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visaWork & skilledA provisional pathway for skilled people nominated or family-sponsored to live and work in regional Australia.Stay5 years from grantView →SC 485Temporary Graduate visaWork & skilledTemporary work rights for eligible international graduates of Australian institutions.StayVaries by stream and qualificationView →SC 494Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayTemporary, provisional or permanentView →SC 408Temporary Activity visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayVaries by approved activityView →SC 858National Innovation visaWork & skilledPermanent residence for exceptionally talented people with internationally recognised achievements.StayPermanentView →SC 191Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayPermanentlyView →SC 192Pacific Engagement VisaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayPermanentlyView →SC 400Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayTemporary, provisional or permanentView →SC 403Temporary Work (International Relations) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayVaries by stream and grant noticeView →SC 888Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayTemporary, provisional or permanentView →SC 188Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayVaries by stream and invitation dateLimited →SC 187Regional Sponsored Migration SchemeWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayPermanentlyLimited →SC 489Skilled Regional (Provisional) visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayUsually 4 yearsLimited →SC 887Skilled Regional visaWork & skilledA work or skilled migration pathway based on skills, sponsorship, nomination, innovation or regional eligibility.StayTemporary, provisional or permanentLimited →EDUStudy & train3
SC 500Student visaStudy & trainStudy full-time in an eligible Australian course and work within visa conditions.StayUp to 6 years, aligned with enrolmentView →SC 407Training visaStudy & trainTake part in workplace-based occupational training or a professional development program.StayUp to 2 yearsView →SC 590Student Guardian visaStudy & trainAccompany and care for an international student who is under 18 or needs support.StayUsually aligned with the student visaView →VISVisit6
SC 600Visitor visaVisitVisit Australia for tourism, family visits or approved business visitor activities.StayUsually 3, 6 or 12 monthsView →SC 601Electronic Travel AuthorityVisitA digital travel authority for eligible passport holders making short tourism or business visits.StayUsually up to 3 months per visitView →SC 651eVisitorVisitFree short-stay travel for eligible European passport holders.StayUp to 3 months per visit within 12 monthsView →SC 417Working Holiday visaVisitA cultural exchange visa that combines an extended holiday with short-term work.Stay12 monthsView →SC 462Work and Holiday visaVisitHoliday and short-term work for young adults from eligible partner countries.Stay12 monthsView →SC 771Transit visaVisitA temporary visa for travel to Australia under the purpose and conditions set for this subclass.StayVaries by streamView →FAMFamily & partner23
SC 820 / 801Partner visaFamily & partnerThe onshore two-stage pathway for the partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.StayTemporary until the permanent stage is decidedView →SC 309 / 100Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visaFamily & partnerThe offshore two-stage pathway for the partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.StayTemporary stage, then permanentView →SC 300Prospective Marriage visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 870Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 101Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 802Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 143Contributory Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 864Contributory Aged Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 173Contributory Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 884Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 103Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 804Aged Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 445Dependent Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 461New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 102Adoption visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 116Carer visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 836Carer visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 114Aged Dependent Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 838Aged Dependent Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 117Orphan Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 837Orphan Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 115Remaining Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 835Remaining Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →HUMHumanitarian6
SC 866Protection visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 200 / 201 / 203 / 204Refugee visasHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 202Global Special Humanitarian visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 785Temporary Protection visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 790Safe Haven Enterprise visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →SC 851Resolution of Status visaHumanitarianProtection or resettlement for people who meet Australia’s refugee, humanitarian or protection criteria.StayTemporary or permanent, depending on subclassView →OTHOther13
SC 155 / 157Resident Return visaOtherAllows Australian permanent residents and certain former permanent residents to return to Australia.StayPermanent residence; travel facility variesView →SC 010Bridging visa A (BVA)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 020Bridging visa B (BVB)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 030Bridging visa C (BVC)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 050 / 051Bridging visa E (BVE)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayUntil a specified date, period or eventView →SC 602Medical Treatment visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 444Special Category visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 988Maritime Crew visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 942Crew Travel Authority visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC SPVSpecial Purpose visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 945Special Purpose Travel AuthorityOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 151Former Resident visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayVaries by subclassView →SC 405Investor Retirement visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayTemporary — see the grant letterLimited →