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Skilled Visas
Subclass 189
Skilled — Independent
Points-tested, no sponsor needed. Permanent residency.
Subclass 190
Skilled — Nominated
Points-tested, nominated by a state/territory government.
Subclass 491
Skilled — Regional (Provisional)
5-year provisional for regional areas. Pathway to PR via 191.
Subclass 482
Temporary Skill Shortage (TSC)
Employer-sponsored, up to 4 years. Medium-term and short-term streams.
Subclass 494
Employer Sponsored Regional (Prov.)
Employer-sponsored work in designated regional areas.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers.
Subclass 407
Training Visa
Occupational or workplace-based training programs.
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Family Visas
Subclass 820/801
Partner Visa (Onshore)
For partners of Australian citizens/PRs. Two-stage process.
Subclass 309/100
Partner Visa (Offshore)
Applied offshore. Stage 1 (309) leads to permanent (100).
Subclass 143
Contributory Parent
For parents of citizens/PRs. Significant contribution required.
Subclass 103
Parent Visa
Long queue time, lower-cost alternative to Contributory Parent.
Subclass 101
Child Visa
Permanent visa for children of Australian citizens/PRs.
Subclass 461
NZ Citizen Family Member
For family of NZ citizens on Subclass 444.
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Student Visas
Subclass 500
Student Visa
Full-time study at CRICOS-registered provider. Limited work rights.
Subclass 590
Student Guardian
For parents/guardians of fee-paying students under 18.
Subclass 485
Temporary Graduate
Post-study work rights for Australian institution graduates.
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Visitor Visas
Subclass 600
Visitor Visa
Tourism, family stays, or business visitor activities. Up to 12 months.
Subclass 417
Working Holiday
For eligible nationalities aged 18–30 (35 for some). Renewable.
Subclass 462
Work and Holiday
Similar to WHM, for nationalities with bilateral agreements.
Subclass 601
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
Electronically linked to passport for eligible countries.
Subclass 651
eVisitor
Free visitor visa for eligible European passport holders.
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Humanitarian Visas
Subclass 200
Refugee Visa
For people outside Australia who face persecution. UNHCR referred.
Subclass 202
Global Special Humanitarian
For those in humanitarian need, proposed by an Australian.
Subclass 203
Emergency Rescue
For people in immediate danger of significant harm.
Subclass 204
Woman at Risk
For women outside Australia facing persecution.
Subclass 866
Protection Visa
Onshore asylum for those already in Australia.
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Business & Investment Visas
Subclass 188
Business Innovation & Investment (Prov.)
For business owners, investors, entrepreneurs. Multiple streams.
Subclass 888
Business Innovation & Investment (Perm.)
Permanent residence after meeting 188 visa obligations.
Subclass 132
Business Talent
Permanent for high-calibre business people with state nomination.
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