Australia visa guides
Start with the reason you are coming to Australia. Each section covers the visas in that route and links to the official guidance.
6 topics · 19 resources · Australian only
Visitor & short-stay
Short stays, tourism, transit and visit routes for Australia.
- Australia Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)Visa route
- Australia eVisitor (subclass 651)Visa route
- Australia Visitor visa (subclass 600)Visa route
Work & skilled
Employment and skilled-worker routes to Australia.
- Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482)Visa route
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)Visa route
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)Visa route
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)Visa route
Study
Student visas and permits for Australia.
- Australia student and work visasVisa route
- Student visa (subclass 500)Visa route
Family & partner
Joining or sponsoring family in Australia.
- Partner visa (subclass 820/801 and 309/100)Visa route
- Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)Visa route
- Parent and Contributory Parent visas (subclass 103 and 143)Visa route
- Child visa (subclass 101 and 802)Visa route
Business & investor
Investor, business and talent routes to Australia.
- National Innovation visa (subclass 858)Visa route
Residence & citizenship
Permanent residence and citizenship in Australia.
- Permanent resident statusVisa route
- Australian citizenship by conferralVisa route