This Authority is for international airline crew who don’t have an Australian or New Zealand passport, or a valid Australian visa who travel to and from Australia as they work.
It lets them be checked through the Advance Passenger Processing system before flying to Australia.
The CTA registration is valid for the life of the passport based on the passport expiry date
STAY
International airline crew members and safety inspectors – up to 30 days as holder of a special purpose visa
Airline positioning crew members – up to 5 days as holder of a special purpose visa
ELIGIBILITY
Be registered as crew by your air carrier
Be travelling on a commercial or chartered passenger flight, freight or cargo flight as an airline crew member, airline positioning crew member or aircraft safety inspector
This temporary visa lets you come to Australia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television or live productions as a performer, production or support staff
You can include family members in your visa application.
STAY
Up to 2 years
Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
Granted with multiple entry
ELIGIBILITY
Have a contract of other proof of your engagement
Have access to enough money to support yourself and any dependents who travel with you during your stay in Australia
Must have a supporter or a sponsor
Intend to work in an eligible entertainment activity category
Meet health and character requirement
Have adequate health insurance
Be a genuine temporary entrant
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa allows you to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake an entrepreneurial activity in Australia.
STAY
Temporary
ELIGIBILITY
Submit expression of interest (EOI) in SkillSelect
Nominated by a state or territory government agency or Austrade
Invited to apply for the visa
Business Innovation Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional)
visa (subclass 188)
ABOUT
This provisional visa is for people with business skills
It lets you operate a new or existing business in Australia
Can bring eligible members of your family with you
STAY
Up to 4 years and 3 months
Granted with multiple entry
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency
Have business ownership
Score at least 65 on the points test
You can get points for many reasons, including your:
Age
English language ability
Qualifications
Business experience
Net personal and business assets
Business turnover
Innovation
Special endorsement
Provide proof of your business success (annual turnover, ownership stake)
Be under 55
You, your partner, or you & your partner combined, have total net business and personal assets of at least AUD 800,000
Not have a history of involvement in unacceptable activities
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Investor Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa
(subclass 188)
ABOUT
This provisional visa requires you to invest at least AUD1.5 million in an Australian state or territory and maintain business or investment activity in Australia.
Can carry out business and investment activity in Australia
Can bring eligible members of your family unit with you
STAY
Up to 4 years and 3 months
Granted with multiple entry
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Make an investment of AUD1.5 million in an Australian state or territory
Have net business, investment and personal assets of at least AUD 2.25 million.
Must be nominated by an Australian State or Territory government agency
Have business ownership
Must have a genuine intention to live for at least 2 years in the State or Territory in which you have made the investment application
Must not have a history of involvement in unacceptable activities
Score at least 65 on the points test
You can get points for many reasons, including your:
Age
English language ability
Qualifications
Business experience
Net personal and business assets
Business turnover
Innovation
Special endorsement
Must have at least 3 years' experience managing one or more qualifying businesses or eligible investments
Must have a successful record of eligible investment or qualifying business activity
Must have demonstrated a high level of management skill in relation to the eligible investment or qualifying business activity
Be under 55
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Significant Investor Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional)
visa (subclass 188)
ABOUT
This provisional visa is for people who invest at least AUD 5 million in Australian investments that meet certain requirements and maintain investment activity in Australia
Can carry out investment activity in Australia
Can bring eligible members of your family with you
STAY
Up to 4 years and 3 months
Granted with multiple entry
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Be invited to apply for this visa be nominated by a state or territory government agency or Austrade to invest at least AUD5 million that meets certain requirements and have a genuine intention to hold that investment for at least for 4 years
Must have a genuine intention to live in the State or Territory whose government agency nominates you
Must be able to invest at least AUD 5 million
Must not have a history of involvement in unacceptable activities
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Business Innovation Extension Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
ABOUT
This provisional visa lets holders of the Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Business Innovation Stream extend their stay in Australia for 2 more years
Can operate a new or existing business in Australia
Can bring eligible members of your family with you
STAY
6 years after the date of the grant of the original Business Innovation and investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) innovation stream that you held at the time of application.
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Hold a Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) innovation stream
Have held the Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) innovation stream for at least 3 years.
Not have held more than one Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Innovation stream visa
Be nominated by a state or territory government agency
Must demonstrate a need for you to be resident in Australia to operate the main business
Have maintained ownership interest in your nominated main business
Have maintained your commitment
Must not have a history of involvement in unacceptable activities
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous
Significant Investor Extension Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
ABOUT
This provisional visa lets holders of a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188) Significant Investor stream holders and extend their stay in Australia for up to 4 more years.
Can carry out Investment activity in Australia
Can bring eligible members of your family with you
STAY
Extended stay for up to 4 years
This means you can stay in Australia for a total of 8 years from the date of grant of your Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor stream.
ELIGIBILITY
Hold a Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Significant Investor Extension Stream for at least 3 years
Not have held more than one Subclass 188 visa in the Significant Investor Extension stream.
Be nominated by a state or territory government agency or Austrade
Must continue to hold your complying significant investment
Must not have a history of involvement in unacceptable activities
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Premium Investor Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
ABOUT
This provisional visa is for people who are nominated by Austrade and who invest at least AUD15 million in Australian investments and/or philanthropic contributions
Can carry out business and investment activity in Australia
Can bring eligible member of your family with you
STAY
Up to 4 Years and 3 Months
Granted with multiple entry
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Be nominated by Austrade
Be invited to apply for this visa
Invest at least AUD15 million in Australian investments and/or philanthropic contributions that meet certain requirements
Have a genuine intention to hold the investment for the whole period of the visa (except any part of the investment that is a philanthropic contribution)
Must agree not to bring any action against the Commonwealth for any loss relating to your complying premium investment
Not have been involved in unacceptable business or investment activities
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Entrepreneur Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
ABOUT
This provisional visa lets you carry out entrepreneurial activities in Australia
Can carry out entrepreneurial activity in Australia
Can bring eligible member of your family with you
STAY
Up to 4 Years and 3 Months
Granted with multiple entry
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Undertake, or propose to undertake, a complying entrepreneur activity in Australia
Have a funding agreement of at least AUD200, 000 to carry our entrepreneurial activity in Australia
Show us a business plan for your entrepreneurial activity
Have at least competent English
Must be nominated by a State or Territory government agency
Be invited to apply for this visa
Be under 55
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa allows you to own and manage a business in Australia, conduct business and investment activity in Australia or undertake an entrepreneurial activity in Australia
STAY
Permanently
ELIGIBILITY
Hold a relevant stream of the subclass 188 visa or in relation to applications for a subclass 888 visa in the business innovation stream
hold a relevant stream of the subclass 188 visa, or a subclass 444 (special category) visa, or a subclass 457 (business (long stay)) visa granted in certain circumstances
Business Innovation Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)
ABOUT
This visa lets holders of the Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Business innovation stream or in the business innovation extension stream, or holders of a subclass 444 (special category) visa, or certain holders of a subclass 457 (business (long stay) visa, stay permanently
Can continue your business activities started under your Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa
Can work and study in Australia
Can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
Can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:
you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must hold a Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa in the Business Innovation stream, a Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa in the Business innovation extension stream, a special category visa, or, in some cases, a subclass 457 visa
Meet certain business requirements
Have a current nomination from an Australian state or territory government
Have followed Australian laws
Have a realistic commitment to continuing business activities
Not have a history of involvement in unacceptable activities
Must have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Investor Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)
ABOUT
This visa lets you continue your investment activities started under your Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa permanently
Can work and study in Australia
Can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
Can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:
you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a primary holder of Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188) in the Investor stream
Must have held a designated investment of AUD1.5 million for 4 years
Have a current nomination from an Australian state or territory
Must have lived in Australia for at least 2 of the 4 years immediately before you apply
Have followed Australian laws
Have a realistic commitment to continuing business activities
Not have a history of involvement in unacceptable activities
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Significant Investor Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)
ABOUT
This visa lets you continue to conduct business and investment activity in Australia permanently
Can work and study in Australia
Can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
Can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:
you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Hold a business Innovation and Investment (provisional) (subclass 188) visa in the Significant Investor Extension stream, or
Have held your investment (made in connection with your subclass 188 visa) for the whole of the time that you held your subclass 188 visa
Have a current nomination from a state or territory government agency or Austrade which has not been withdrawn
Must have held a complying investment of AUD 5 million for 4 years
Have followed Australian laws
Have a realistic commitment to continuing business activities
Not have a history of involvement in unacceptable activities
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Premium Investor Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)
ABOUT
This visa lets you continue your investment activities in Australia permanently
Can work and study in Australia
Can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
Can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:
you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Hold a business Innovation and Investment (provisional) (subclass 188) visa in the Premium Investor stream
Must have held a complying investment of AUD15 million for the duration of your subclass 188 visa
Have a current nomination from Austrade which has not been withdrawn
Have a realistic commitment to continuing business or investment activities in Australia
Not have been involved in unacceptable business or investment activities
Have functional English
Have followed Australian laws
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Entrepreneur Stream
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)
ABOUT
This visa lets you stay in Australia indefinitely. You can apply if you hold a Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) (subclass 188) visa in the Entrepreneur stream. It lets you continue your entrepreneur activities in Australia.
Can work and study in Australia
Can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
Can sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:
you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Hold a business Innovation and Investment (provisional) (subclass 188) visa in the Entrepreneur stream and have held the visa continuously for at least 4 years
Have demonstrated overall a successful record of undertaking entrepreneurial activities in Australia while holding the provisional visa
Have a current nomination from an Australian state o territory government agency
Must have resided in Australia for at least 2 years of the 4 years that you have held the provisional visa
Have a realistic commitment to continuing business or investment activities in Australia
Not have been involved in unacceptable business or investment activities
Have functional English
Have followed Australian laws
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa is a permanent resident visa for subclass state/territory sponsored investor (provisional) visa (subclass 165) holders and who have held a designated investment of AUD750,000 for 4 years
Allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely
Can continue to own and operate a business in Australia
Can include members of the family unit in your application
Can sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:
you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Hold a subclass – 165 state/territory sponsored investor (provisional) visa
Meet business requirements
You, or you and your partner together, must:
Have held continuously for at least 4 years, in your name or your name and your partner's name, your designated investment of at least AUD750, 000 made for the purpose of being granted a State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) visa (subclass 165)
Have a genuine and realistic commitment to continue a business or investment activity in Australia
Never been involved in unacceptable business activities
Must have been resident, as the holder of a State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) visa (subclass 165), in the State or Territory of your sponsoring authority for at least 2 years in the 4 years immediately before you submit your visa application
Must be sponsored by the regional authority in the state or territory in which you have lived for at least 2 years in the 4 years immediately before you apply for this visa.
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa allows you to visit, study, and work as long as you remain a New Zealand citizen.
It is applied for when you arrive in Australia, submit your completed incoming passenger card with your New Zealand passport.
It is a temporary visa applied for on each arrival
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STAY
As long as you stay in Australia but remain a new Zealand citizen
Granted with single entry
ELIGIBILITY
Have a valid New Zealand passport or New Zealand emergency travel document
Can't apply for this visa if you currently hold a visa that has a 'no further stay' condition
Not be a behaviour concern non-citizen
You could be assessed as a Behaviour-concern non-citizen in some circumstances, including where if you have been:
convicted of a crime that has resulted in a sentence of death or imprisonment for at least one year, or
convicted of two or more crimes that have resulted in sentences of imprisonment that add up to at least one year in some circumstances, or previously removed from Australia, or
previously removed or deported from another country
Not be a health concern non-citizen
You will be assessed as a Health concern non-citizen if you:
have TB, are not carrying and taking appropriate medication, and
if you refuse to sign an undertaking to visit a Commonwealth Medical Officer within 7 days of your entry
This visa allows you to establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia.
STAY
Permanently
ELIGIBILITY
Be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency
Be invited to apply for the visa
Have the required funding or assets
Significant Business History Stream
Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)
ABOUT
This visa is for experienced business owners, to operate a new or existing business in Australia.
Can establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia
Can bring family members with you
Can sponsor certain relatives to come to Australia
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:
you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
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ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency
Have a net value of at least AUD1.5 million (lawfully acquired)
An annual business turnover of at least AUD 3 million for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years immediately before you are invited to apply
A total net assets of at least AUD 400,000 as the ownership interest in one or more qualifying businesses for at least 2 of the 4 fiscal years immediately before you are invited to apply.
Have functional English
Must be younger than 55 years of age
Meet health and character requirement
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
Venture Capital Entrepreneur Stream
Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)
ABOUT
This visa is for people who have sourced venture capital funding from a member of the Australian Investment Council (AIC) (formerly known as the Australian Private equity and venture capital association limited (AVCAL))
Can establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia
Can bring family members with you
Can sponsor certain relatives to come to Australia
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If you want to travel after the initial 5-year travel facility:
you will need to apply for and be granted a Resident Return (RRV) so that you can re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
You must have a funding of at least AUD1 million from an Australian Venture capital firm
Must be nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency
Have business acumen and ambition
You must have a genuine and realistic commitment to:
maintain a direct and continuous involvement in the day to day management of the eligible business
maintain a substantial ownership interest in your business or investment
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) Stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
ABOUT
The visa stream lets a person aged 18 years or older do temporary full-time domestic work in Australia in the household of someone who holds a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995)
Can work in Australia for the time your employer is posted to Australia
STAY
Your first visa is usually valid for a stay of up to 12 months.
A further visa is usually valid for the length of your employer’s posting to Australia.
You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be aged 18 years or older
Must have a letter of support from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Must be able to support yourself
Be outside Australia when you lodge your first application
Be employed full time in the household of a diplomatic visa (subclass 995) holder in Australia
Have an interview at your nearest Australian mission (if applying outside Australia) or nearest office of the Department of Home Affairs (if applying in Australia) to confirm your identity, employment details and see your documents
Meet health and character requirement
Must have adequate health insurance
Meet the genuine temporary stay requirement
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
This visa stream lets you come to Australia for specific activities. You could work in Australia employed by a foreign government as a foreign language teacher or as a representative of a foreign government agency
Can apply on your application to bring your immediate family
STAY
Up to 4 years
Granted with multiple entry
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Be supported by the government agency
If you will be teaching a foreign language, be supported by an Australian school
Must work as :
a foreign government agency representative who will not be given official status in Australia by the DFAT, or
a foreign language teacher who will be employed by a foreign government in an Australian school
Must be able to support yourself and any dependent family members who come with you
Meet health and character requirement
Must have adequate health insurance
Meet the genuine temporary stay requirement
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
This visa allows you to take part in workplace – based occupational training activities to improve your skills for your job, area of tertiary study, field of expertise or in a professional development training program in Australia
You can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
STAY
Up to 2 years
Granted with multiple entry
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Be sponsored
Be nominated (unless your sponsor is a commonwealth government agency)
Be invited (if your sponsor is a commonwealth government agency)
Must be 18 years old or older
Hold eligible Visa
If you are applying in Australia, you must currently hold a valid temporary substantive visa that is not a:
Subclass 403 (Temporary Work (International Relations) visa in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular stream) or
a Subclass 771 (Transit) visa or
a Special Purpose visa
If you are in Australia and do not hold a substantive visa, your last substantive visa must not have been one of the above visas and your application must be made within 28 days:
after the last substantive visa you held ceased to be in effect or
after the day you were notified of the Administrative Appeal Tribnual's decision to set aside and substitute the decision to cancel your substantive visa, or the Minister's decision not to revoke the cancellation of your substantive visa.
Meet health and character requirement
Must have adequate health insurance
Be a genuine temporary entrant
Have Functional English
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
This visa allows recent engineering graduated to live, work or study in Australia for up to 18 months. You must have completed a degree or higher qualification from a specified institution within the past 2 years and be under 31 years of age
You can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
STAY
Up to 18 months
Granted with multiple entry
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Have an engineering qualification from a specified educational institution
This qualification must be in an engineering discipline, such as:
civil engineering
structural engineering
chemical engineering
environmental engineering
electrical and electronics engineering
mechanical, production and plant engineering
mining and material engineering
Be under 31 years old
Must not have previously been the primary holder of a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) visa or a Skilled – Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa, unless you held one as members of the family unit.
Meet health and character requirements
Have eligible passport or level of English
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
A temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work after you have finished your studies.
STAY
Usually up to 18 Months : Graduate Work Stream
Usually between 2 and 4 years: Post-Study Work Stream
ELIGIBILITY
be under 50 years of age
hold an eligible visa
have a recent qualification in a CRICOS-registered course
Graduate Work Stream
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
ABOUT
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations that Australia needs
It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily
Can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply.
STAY
Usually up to 18 Months
Granted with multiple entry
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be under 50 years of age
Hold a current student visa
Meet the Australian study requirement
Have the skills and qualifications that Australia needs
Hold particular passport or the level of English language
Have adequate health experience
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Post-Study Work Stream
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
ABOUT
The visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution
It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily
Can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
STAY
Usually between 2-4 years, depending on your qualification
Granted with multiple entry
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Be under 50 years of age
Only available if you applied and were granted your first student visa after 5 Nov 2011
Meet the Australian study requirement
Hold an eligible qualification at degree level or above
Have studied with an Australian education provider
Hold an eligible passport or reach English proficiency standards
Meet health and character requirements
Have adequate health insurance
Not have a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This temporary visa lets an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker to fill a position they can’t find a suitably skilled Australian to fill
STAY
Up to 4 years
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated for a skilled position by an approved sponsor
Must have the right skills to do the job
Meet the relevant English language requirements
Short-term Stream
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
ABOUT
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker
Can include other family members (called 'secondary applicants') in your visa application
STAY
Up to 2 years in most cases
Up to 4 years if an International Trade Obligation (ITO) applies
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible short-term skilled occupations
Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
Must work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this
Must have health insurance
Meet health and character requirement
Must have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Medium-term Stream
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
ABOUT
This visa enables employers to address labour shortages by bringing in skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker
Can include other family members (called 'secondary applicants') in your visa application
STAY
Up to 4 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated to work in an occupation on the list of eligible medium and long-term skilled occupations
Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
Must work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless you are exempt
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this
Must have health insurance
Meet health and character requirement
Must have a genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Labour Agreement Stream
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
ABOUT
This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a labour agreement
It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily
Labour agreements are developed between the Australian government (represented by the Department) and employers
Can include other family members (called 'secondary applicants') in your visa application
STAY
Up to a maximum of 4 years, depending on the terms in the labour agreement
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a Labour Agreement
Have at least 2 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation or a related field
Have a relevant skills assessment if this is required for your occupation
Work only for your sponsor
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency unless you are exempt from needing to show this
Must have health insurance
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Subsequent Entrant
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
ABOUT
This visa is for family members of subclass 457 and TSS visa holders who are applying separately for their TSS visa and wish to join the primary subclass 457 or TSS visa holder in Australia.
Can live, work and study in Australia
It lets you live and work in Australia temporarily
Labour agreements are developed between the Australian government (represented by the Department) and employers
Can include other family members (called 'secondary applicants') in your visa application
STAY
For as long as your visa is valid
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Be a partner or dependent of a subclass 482 or 457 visa holder
Be nominated by the primary visa holder's sponsor
Must have health insurance
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia
Can bring your family
STAY
Up to 4 years
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated by a state or territory government
Must live in a regional or low-population area
Must have a points score above 65
Invited Pathway
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
ABOUT
This is a temporary visa. It is for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
Can live, work and study in a specified region of Australia
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
4 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
Have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
Must be invited to apply
Must satisfy the points test
Must be aged under 45 to be invited to apply for the visa
Must have at least Competent English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Extended Stay Pathway
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
ABOUT
This is a temporary visa for skilled workers who want to live and work in regional Australia.
Can stay in Australia for 4 years from the date we granted your subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa
Can live, work and study in a specified region of Australia
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
4 years from the date your current skilled visa was granted
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
At the time you apply for this visa you must hold 1 of the following provisional visas and have complied with all conditions of that visa for at least 2 years:
Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475)
Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 487)
Skilled Independent Regional visa (subclass 495)
Skilled Designated Area Sponsored Provisional visa (subclass 496)
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Subsequent Entry Pathway
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)
ABOUT
This visa is for a member of the family unit of someone who holds a Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) or a subclass 475, 487, 495 or 496 visa.
Can live, work and study in a specified region of Australia
STAY
Until the visa that your family member holds ends
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be one of the members of the family unit, of a subclass 475, 487, 489, 495 or 496 visa holder
Have at least functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa allows skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer in regional Australia, live and work in Australia permanently
STAY
Permanently
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated by an Australian employer
Direct Entry Stream
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)
ABOUT
Can stay in Australia indefinitely
Can work and study in Australia
Can enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
Can sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
Can include family members in your application when you apply
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must have an occupation on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations
Must have an Australian employer nominating you to work in a position in regional Australia
Depending on your occupation, demonstrate you have at least 3 years of relevant work experience
Depending on your occupation, have a skills assessment
Must agree to remain employed with your nominating employer in regional Australia for a minimum of 2 years
Must be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in
Must be aged under 45 to be invited to apply for the visa
Must have at least Competent English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Temporary Residence Transition Stream
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa (subclass 187)
ABOUT
Can stay in Australia indefinitely
Can work and study in Australia
Can enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
Can sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
Can include family members in your application when you apply
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must hold a substantive visa or a Bridging visa A, B or C
Have worked for your employer in regional Australia for at least 3 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
Have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months prior to you applying
Must have the required skills and qualifications needed to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation (Might be asked to get a skills assessment to show you have these skills)
Must currently be the primary visa holder of either:
a subclass 457 visa
a subclass 482 (TSS) visa
Must be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in
Must be aged under 45 to be invited to apply for the visa
Must have at least Competent English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
STAY
Permanently
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated by an Australian employer
Must have the necessary skills for the job
Must meet health and character requirements
Direct Entry Stream
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
ABOUT
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently
Can enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
Can sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
Can include family members in your application when you apply
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must have an occupation that is on the list of eligible skilled occupations
Must have at least 3 years relevant work experience, unless you are exempt
Must have a positive skills assessment, unless you are exempt
Must be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in
Must be nominated by an Australian employer whose business is actively and lawfully operating.
Must be aged under 45 to be invited to apply for the visa
Must have at least Competent English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Labour Agreement Stream
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
ABOUT
This visa lets skilled workers who are nominated by their employer live and work in Australia permanently
The Labour Agreement stream might be for you if you currently work, or will work, for an employer who is party to a labour agreement
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Can enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
Can sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
Can include family members in your application when you apply
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Currently work, or will work, for your nominating employer who is party to a labour agreement.
Meet the age, skills and English language requirements of the labour agreement
Must be licensed, registered or a member of a professional body if it is mandatory in the state or territory you intend to work in
Must be nominated by an Australian employer whose business is actively and lawfully operating.
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Temporary Residence Transition Stream
Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
ABOUT
This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by their employer, live and work in Australia permanently
Can enrol in Australia’s public health care scheme, Medicare
Can sponsor eligible relatives to come to Australia
Can include family members in your application when you apply
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must hold a subclass 457, TSS or related Bridging visa A, B or C
Have worked for your employer for at least 3 years full time while holding a subclass 457 or TSS visa
Must have been nominated by an Australian employer whose nomination was approved in the 6 months before you apply
Must have the required skills and qualifications needed to perform the tasks of the nominated occupation (Might be asked to get a skills assessment to show you have these skills)
Must currently be the primary visa holder of either:
a subclass 457 visa that was not granted under the Labour Agreement stream
a subclass 482 (TSS) visa granted for an occupation on the Medium to Long-term Strategic Skills list
Must be aged under 45 to be invited to apply for the visa
Must have at least Competent English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa is for people who have lived and worked in specified areas of regional Australia on a previous, eligible visa.
Can work and study anywhere in Australia
Can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must hold an eligible visa
subclass 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487 visa, or
Bridging visa A or Bridging visa B, after having made a valid application for a subclass 489, 495 or 487 visa
The person seeking to satisfy the primary criteria must also have held one or more of the following eligible visas for a total of 2 years before a subclass 887 visa application is made: 489, 495, 496, 475 or 487
Have lived for at least 2 years and worked full time for at least 1 year in a specified regional area
Have complied with the conditions of the eligible visa you hold or have held
Must meet health and character requirements
Not had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This is a permanent visa for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in an eligible field
Can work and study anywhere in Australia
Can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must be outside Australia when this visa is granted
Must have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas (and still be prominent in the area):
a profession
a sport
the arts
academia and research
Must be nominated by an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian organisation with a national reputation in relation to your area of talent
Be of benefit to the Australian community
Economic
Social
Cultural, or
to raise Australia's academic, artistic or sports standing internationally
Have the ability to establish yourself in Australia
Have functional English
Must meet health and character requirements
Not had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This is a permanent visa for people who have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in an eligible field
Can work and study anywhere in Australia
Can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must be in Australia when you apply and when this visa is granted
Must have an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement in one of the following areas:
a profession
a sport
the arts
academia and research
Must be nominated by an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, eligible New Zealand citizen, or Australian organisation with a national reputation in relation to your area of talent
Be of benefit to the Australian community
Economic
Social
Cultural, or
to raise Australia's academic, artistic or sports standing internationally
Have the ability to establish yourself in Australia
Have functional English
You do not need to hold a specific visa to be able to apply for this visa; however; you cannot be granted this visa if you hold one of the following visas at the time you apply:
Business (Short Stay) visa (subclass 456)
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
eVisitor (subclass 651)
o Maritime Crew Visa (subclass 988)
Special purpose visa
Superyacht Crew visa (subclass 488)
Temporary Work visa (subclass 400)
Tourist visa (subclass 676)
Visitor visa (subclass 600)
Must meet health and character requirements
Not had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker
STAY
5 years
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated by an approved work sponsor
Have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
Be under 45 years of age
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency
Employer Sponsored Stream
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
ABOUT
This visa enables regional employers to address identified labour shortages within their region by sponsoring skilled workers where employers can't source an appropriately skilled Australian worker
Can live, work and study only in a designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
5 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated to work in an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
Have at least 3 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
Have a relevant skills assessment, unless an exemption applies
Work only for your sponsor or associated entity, unless an exemption applies
Be under 45 years of age, unless an exemption applies
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Labour Agreement Stream
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
ABOUT
This stream is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a labour agreement. Labour agreements are developed between the Australian Government (represented by the Department) and employers.
Can live, work and study only in a designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
5 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be nominated to work in a specified occupation under the terms of a labour agreement
Have at least 3 years relevant work experience in your nominated occupation
Have a relevant skills assessment, if this is specified in the labour agreement
Work only for your sponsor
Be under 45 years of age, unless the labour agreement states otherwise
Meet minimum standards of English language proficiency
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Subsequent Entrant
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
ABOUT
This visa is for members of the family unit of a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) (Provisional) visa (subclass 494) holder who are applying separately for their SESR visa and wish to join the primary SESR visa holder in Australia.
Can live, work and study only in a designated regional areas of Australia for 5 years
STAY
Up to 5 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a member of the family unit of a primary SESR visa holder
Must be under 45 years of age when you apply
Be nominated by the primary SESR visa holder’s work sponsor
Have functional English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa is for invited workers and New Zealand citizens with skills we need, to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
STAY
Permanently
ELIGIBILITY
See the relevant stream
Points Tested Stream
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
ABOUT
This visa lets invited workers with skills we need live and work permanently anywhere in Australia
Can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list
Have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
Be invited to apply for this visa
Satisfy the points test
Must be aged under 45 when you are invited to apply
Have at least Competent English
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
New Zealand Stream
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
ABOUT
This visa lets eligible New Zealand citizens who have demonstrated commitment and contribution to Australia, live and work in Australia permanently.
Can sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence
Can include members of the family unit in your application
STAY
Permanently
Can travel to and from Australia for up to 5 years
After that period, you will need a Resident Return (RRV) visa to re-enter Australia as a permanent resident
ELIGIBILITY
Must hold a New Zealand Special Category (subclass 444) visa
Have usually resided in Australia for at least the last 5 years
Have started living here on or before 19 February 2016
In most cases, have a taxable income at or above a specific income threshold for each of the four completed income years prior to lodging an application
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
A temporary visa to work in specific circumstances that improve Australia’s international relations
STAY
Length of stay vary depending on the stream
ELIGIBILITY
Each stream has specific eligibility requirements.
Government Agreement Stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
ABOUT
This visa stream allows a person to work in Australia under the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement between the Australian Government and a government of another country
Can apply to bring your immediate family (if permitted under the agreement, and specified in the letter of support from the Australian signatory)
STAY
Can stay until the time specified in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 2 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must comply with licensing or registration requirements as part of your employment
Must be supported by the signatories to the agreement
Intend to meet the terms and conditions of the agreement
Be able to support yourself and any dependants
Have adequate health insurance
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Foreign Government Agency Stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
ABOUT
This visa stream lets you come to Australia for specific activities
You could work in Australia employed by a foreign government as a foreign language teacher or as a representative of a foreign government agency
Can include members of the family unit in your application when you apply
STAY
Can stay until the time specified in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 4 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be supported by the government agency
If you will be teaching a foreign language, be supported by an Australian school
Can support yourself and any dependants financially
Have adequate health insurance
Meet the genuine temporary stay requirement
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) Stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
ABOUT
The visa stream lets a person aged 18 years or older do temporary full-time domestic work in Australia in the household of someone who holds a Diplomatic (Temporary) visa (subclass 995)
Can work in Australia for the time your employer is posted to Australia
STAY
Your first visa is usually valid for a stay of up to 12 months.
A further visa is usually valid for the length of your employer’s posting to Australia.
You can stay until the time we specify in your visa grant notice
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be aged 18 years or older
Must have a letter of support from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Must be able to support yourself
Be outside Australia when you lodge your first application
Be employed full time in the household of a diplomatic visa (subclass 995) holder in Australia
Have an interview at your nearest Australian mission (if applying outside Australia) or nearest office of the Department of Home Affairs (if applying in Australia) to confirm your identity, employment details and see your documents
Meet health and character requirement
Must have adequate health insurance
Meet the genuine temporary stay requirement
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
Privileges and Immunities Stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
ABOUT
This visa stream lets you come to Australia if you have, or expect to have, privileges and immunities under relevant legislation
You can stay in Australia on this visa while you are working as an international representative
Can bring your immediate family
STAY
You can stay for the time specified in your visa grant letter. This is usually the time you are an international representative with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must get a letter of support from DFAT recommending that you should be granted this visa
Have, or expect to have, the privileges and immunities listed under the International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963 or the Overseas Missions (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1995
Be able to support yourself and any dependants
Must continue to be employed:
by the employer you were granted the visa to work for
in a position that has the privileges immunities listed in the relevant legislation
Meet health and character requirement
Must have adequate health insurance
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
Seasonal Worker Program Stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
ABOUT
This visa stream lets you come to Australia temporarily to participate in the Seasonal Worker Program.
Can work as a seasonal labourer in selected industries for Australian employers who can't source local labour
STAY
Can stay until the time specified in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 9 months
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be invited by an Australian employer who is a Temporary Activities Sponsor
Be a citizen of and resident in Timor-Leste, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu or Vanuatu
Be outside Australia when you apply and when we make a decision on your application
Be able to support yourself
Must usually be 21 years or older
Meet the genuine temporary stay requirement
Meet health and character requirement
Must have adequate health insurance
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
Pacific Labour Scheme Stream
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
ABOUT
This visa stream lets you come to Australia to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme program
Can work in Australia for a Temporary Activities sponsor endorsed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme
Can work for no more than 3 years in rural and regional Australia
STAY
Can stay until the time specified in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 3 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a resident of a specified Pacific Island country
Must be invited by an Australian employer endorsed by DFAT who is a Temporary Activities sponsor
Must be endorsed by DFAT to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme program
Must usually be aged at least 21 and under 45 when you apply
Meet the genuine temporary stay requirement
Meet health and character requirement
Must have adequate health insurance
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
Allows people 18-30 years old have their first extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip.
Can do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday
Can study for up to 4 months
STAY
Can stay in Australia for up to 12 months
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in that 12 months (Time spent outside Australia after your visa starts does not extend the visa)
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries/jurisdictions
(Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Have enough money
Meet health and character requirement
Be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) -except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be 18 to 35 (inclusive)
Not be accompanied by dependent children
Not have previously entered Australia on a subclass 417 or 462 visa
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Allows people 18-30 years old who currently hold, or who have held, a working holiday visa, have a second working holiday in Australia
Can do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday
Can study for up to 4 months
STAY
Can stay in Australia for 12 months
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want (Time spent outside Australia after your visa starts does not extend the visa)
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries/jurisdictions:
(Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) -except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be18 to 35 (inclusive)
Hold or previously have held one Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) and have complied with all the conditions on your first Working Holiday visa
Have enough money
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Allows people 18-30 years old who currently hold, or who have held, a second working holiday visa, have a third working holiday in Australia
Can do short-term work in Australia to help pay for your holiday
Can study for up to 4 months (17 weeks)
STAY
Can stay in Australia for 12 months
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want (Time spent outside Australia after your visa starts does not extend the visa)
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries/jurisdictions:
(Belgium, Canada, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Must be 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) -except for Canadian, French and Irish citizens who can be18 to 35 (inclusive)
Hold or previously have held second Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) or a bridging visa that came into effect when your second Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa expired
Must have completed 6 months of specified work while on THEIR SECOND working holiday visa
Have enough money
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Lets people 18-30 have an extended holiday in Australia and work to help fund their trip
Can do short-term work in Australia
Can study for up to 4 months (17 weeks)
STAY
Can stay in Australia for up to 12 months
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in that 12 months
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries:
(Argentina, Austria, Chile, People's Republic of China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, United States of America, Vietnam)
Must be aged 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)
Must not have previously entered Australia on a:
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) or Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Must have a letter of support from your government if you are from: (Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Vietnam)
Have enough money
Meet health and character requirement
Must have at least Functional English
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Lets people 18-30 who currently hold or have held first work and holiday (subclass 462) visa, have a second working holiday in Australia
Can do short-term work in Australia
Can study for up to 4 months
STAY
Can stay in Australia for up to 12 months
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in that 12 months
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries:
(Argentina, Austria, Chile, People's Republic of China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, United States of America, Vietnam)
Must be aged 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)
Hold or previously held one Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
Must have completed three months of specified subclass 462 work while on your first Work and Holiday visa
Have enough money
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
Lets people 18-30 who currently hold or have held second work and holiday (subclass 462) visa, have a third working holiday in Australia
Can do short-term work in Australia
Can study for up to 4 months
STAY
Can stay in Australia for up to 12 months
Can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in that 12 months
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a citizen of and hold a valid passport from one of these countries:
(Argentina, Austria, Chile, People's Republic of China, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, United States of America, Vietnam)
Must be aged 18 to 30 years old (inclusive)
Hold or previously held second Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) or a bridging visa that came into effect when your second Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa expired
Must have completed 6 months of specified subclass 462 work while on your second Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
Have enough money
Meet health and character requirement
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused
This visa stream lets you come to Australia to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme program
Can work in Australia for a Temporary Activities sponsor endorsed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme
Can work for no more than 3 years in rural and regional Australia
STAY
Can stay until the time specified in your visa grant notice, which may be up to 3 years
Can travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while your visa is valid
ELIGIBILITY
Must be a resident of a specified Pacific Island country
Must be invited by an Australian employer endorsed by DFAT who is a Temporary Activities sponsor
Must be endorsed by DFAT to participate in the Pacific Labour Scheme program
Must usually be aged at least 21 and under 45 when you apply
Meet the genuine temporary stay requirement
Meet health and character requirement
Must have adequate health insurance
Not have visa cancelled or previous application refused
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