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Australian Visa Guide

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69 visa entries
SubclassVisaWhat it is forStay
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.StayStream-specificView 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.StayStream-specificView 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.StayStream-specificView 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.StayStream-specificLimited 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
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.StayStream-specificView SC 870Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 101Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 802Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 143Contributory Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 864Contributory Aged Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 173Contributory Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 884Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 103Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 804Aged Parent visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 445Dependent Child visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView 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.StayStream-specificView SC 102Adoption visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 116Carer visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 836Carer visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 114Aged Dependent Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 838Aged Dependent Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 117Orphan Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 837Orphan Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 115Remaining Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView SC 835Remaining Relative visaFamily & partnerA family migration pathway for eligible relatives of Australian citizens, permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.StayStream-specificView
OTHOther13
SC 155 / 157Resident Return visaOtherAllows Australian permanent residents and certain former permanent residents to return to Australia.StayStream-specificView SC 010Bridging visa A (BVA)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 020Bridging visa B (BVB)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 030Bridging visa C (BVC)OtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView 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.StayStream-specificView SC 444Special Category visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 988Maritime Crew visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 942Crew Travel Authority visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC SPVSpecial Purpose visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 945Special Purpose Travel AuthorityOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 151Former Resident visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayStream-specificView SC 405Investor Retirement visaOtherA specialised visa or authority for status, return travel, bridging, crew, medical or statutory purposes.StayTemporary — see the grant letterLimited