Explore visas & immigration pathways

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Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer, Direct Entry stream.

Permanent visa for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and outstanding achievement.

The permanent Partner visa for holders of the temporary Partner visa (subclass 820) or Dependent Child visa (subclass 445) who remain in a genuine relationship with their sponsor.

For the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen to live in Australia temporarily, as the first step toward the permanent Partner visa (subclass 801).

Provisional visa letting regional employers sponsor skilled workers for designated regional areas of Australia.

A permanent visa for invited skilled workers to live and work anywhere in Australia, points-tested, no state/territory or family sponsorship needed.

A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory government to live and work in Australia.

A provisional visa for skilled workers nominated by a state/territory or sponsored by an eligible relative, to live and work in regional Australia.

A temporary visa letting an employer sponsor a suitably skilled worker for a position they can't fill locally.

For international students to study a course in Australia.

A post-study work visa for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution.

A post-study work visa for international students who have recently graduated with an associate degree, diploma, or trade qualification relevant to an occupation Australia needs.

A second post-study work visa for regional graduates who already hold a first Temporary Graduate visa and have lived in a designated regional area for at least 2 years.

For tourists, or to visit family and friends, for 3, 6, or 12 months.