Australian visas
There are several Australian visa types you can choose from. The Visitor visa allows you to visit Australia, either for tourism or business purposes. Working holiday visas are valid for one year, or up to three years if you meet certain conditions. If you intend to study in Australia, you will need to apply for a Student Visa. We can show you visa options that might suit your needs.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
The Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) allows skilled migrants to live, study and work in designated regional areas for a period of 5 years, with a pathway to permanent residency. This is a provisional visa that allows you to live, work and study in a designated regional area of Australia. After 3 years, subclass 491 visa holders may be eligible to apply for the subclass 191 visa which provides permanent residency.
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) visa
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visas, or subclass 186 visas, are permanent residency visas for skilled workers. They are available both to applicants who are already living and working in Australia as temporary residents, and to those living outside Australia. To be eligible for this visa, a skilled individual must be nominated by an Australian employer.
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) visa
The Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme subclass 187 is a visa program that allows employers in regional, remote or low population areas to sponsor (nominate) skilled overseas workers for permanent residence. This is a permanent residence visa. It allows you and any family members who have also been granted this visa to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
The Temporary Skill Shortage visa is for skilled workers who want to work in Australia temporarily. TSS 482 visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor. This visa is valid for either one to four years, depending on your nominated occupation, the visa stream and your circumstances. If eligible, you can apply for a permanent residence visa.
Australian Regional Work visas
A Regional Visa may be suitable for individuals who want to live and work in smaller cities and/or rural or remote areas. It is generally available for use in most locations outside the major cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Regional visa holders can live in any designated regional area and can also move between designated regional areas.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)
The Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (SESR) visa (subclass 494) is a provisional employer-sponsored visa allows you to study, live or work in Australia for a maximum period of 5 years. The SESR 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.
Australian Employer Sponsored Visas
To obtain an employer sponsored visa, you will firstly need to find an Australian employer who is willing to sponsor you. Once you have found an employer, they should lodge a sponsorship and nomination for the position they want you to fill. You can then apply for a temporary work visa online through the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.
Australian Skilled Migration visas
The Skilled Visa to Australia is for skilled individuals or families looking to permanently migrate to Australia. A few common Skilled Migration Visa categories including Skilled independent visa 189, Skilled nominated visa 190, and Employer sponsored visa 494. To apply for a Skilled visa, you must fulfill specific eligibility criteria via the immigration points calculator.