Australia

Australia offers various visa types for individuals who wish to visit, study, work, or reside in the country temporarily or permanently. Here’s a brief description of the most common Australia visa types:

Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

• Purpose: Allows individuals to visit Australia for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends.
• Duration: Usually issued for a period of three, six, or twelve months.

Student Visa (Subclass 500)

• Purpose: Allows individuals to study in Australia at a registered educational institution.
• Duration: Valid for the duration of the study program plus a grace period for travel.

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

• Purpose: Allows individuals to work in Australia temporarily in specific skilled occupations.
• Duration: Typically issued for two to four years, depending on the job offer and employer sponsorship.

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

• Purpose: For skilled workers who want to immigrate to Australia permanently.
• System: Point-based system assessing age, education, language proficiency, and work experience.
• Duration: Permanent residency.

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)

• Purpose: Allows employers to sponsor skilled workers for permanent residency.
• Eligibility: Requires a nomination from an Australian employer and a specific set of skills.

Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 and Subclass 309/100)

• Purpose: Allows the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident to live in Australia.
• Process: Initially granted a temporary visa, followed by a permanent visa.

Humanitarian and Refugee Visa (Subclass 200, 201, 203, 204)

• Purpose: For individuals seeking protection from persecution, war, or other forms of violence in their home country.
• Process: Includes resettlement assistance and support for integration into Australian society.

Each visa type has its own requirements, eligibility criteria, and application process. It is important to carefully review the information provided by the Australian government before applying to ensure a successful application.