8 programs for Australia. Explore the options and get a free expert assessment.
A permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by their Australian employer. It offers permanent residence from the outset for those whose employer wants to retain them long term.
A permanent visa for individuals with an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement in fields such as research, industry, sport, or the arts. This replaced the former Global Talent and Distinguished Talent programs.
A ballot-based permanent visa giving citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste the chance to live and work permanently in Australia, with a job offer required to finalise the grant.
A permanent visa for people already in Australia who engage Australia's protection obligations as refugees or on complementary protection grounds.
Lets existing or former permanent residents re-enter Australia and maintain their PR status after travelling, since the original travel facility on a PR visa expires after a set period.
A points-tested permanent residence visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state. You can live and work anywhere in Australia indefinitely once invited.
A points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government. Nomination adds points and is often the most realistic PR route for many occupations.
The Australian skilled migration points test is a system used to assess the eligibility of skilled workers for permanent residence visas, with applicants requiring at least 65 points to be considered. The points are awarded based on factors such as occupation, skills assessment, age, English language proficiency, and nomination by a state or territory government.
The main Australian permanent residence visa options include the Skilled Independent visa, Skilled Nominated visa, Skilled Regional visa, Employer Nomination Scheme visa, and National Innovation visa, among others, each with its own set of requirements and eligibility criteria. These visas cater to different groups, such as skilled workers, regional provisional visa holders, employer-sponsored nominees, and individuals with exceptional achievements.
Yes, you can bring your family on an Australian skilled visa, as most skilled visas allow for family members to be included in the application. The specific requirements and process may vary depending on the type of skilled visa you are applying for.
The Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157) allows existing or former Australian permanent residents to re-enter Australia and maintain their PR status after travelling, with requirements including meeting the residence requirement or showing substantial ties to Australia, and undergoing character checks. Eligible applicants include current or former permanent residents who need to travel and keep their PR status.
The Resident Return visa (subclass 155/157) requires applicants to be current or former permanent residents, meet residence requirements or show substantial ties to Australia, and undergo character checks, with processing times often taking days to a few weeks and costs starting from ~AUD 475.
The Pacific Engagement visa (subclass 192) is a ballot-based permanent visa for citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste, requiring a job offer in Australia and selection in the PEV ballot, among other criteria.
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