WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF VISAS?

Australia offers various types of visas, catering to different purposes and situations. Some common types include:

  1. Visitor visas: For tourism, visiting family or friends, or for business purposes.
  2. Student visas: For international students studying in Australia.
  3. Work visas: For individuals seeking employment opportunities in Australia.
  4. Family reunion visas: To join family members who are already living in Australia.
  5. Partner visas: For spouses, de facto partners, or fiancés of Australian citizens or permanent residents.
  6. Skilled migration visas: For individuals with specific skills and qualifications needed in Australia.
  7. Temporary work visas: For individuals sponsored by an Australian employer for temporary work.
  8. Working Holiday visas: For young people from eligible countries who want to work and travel in Australia.
  9. Humanitarian visas: For individuals seeking refuge or protection in Australia due to persecution or significant harm in their home country.

Australia has a variety of visa subclasses catering to different purposes. Here are some common Australian visas along with their subclass numbers:

Visitor Visas:

Visitor (Tourist) visa (subclass 600)
Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa (subclass 601)
eVisitor visa (subclass 651)

Student Visa:

Student visa (subclass 500)

Temporary Graduate Visa:

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Graduate Work

Student visa (subclass 500)

Training Visa:

Training Visa (sublass 407)

Work Visas:

Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186)

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional visa) (494)
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187) Skilled

Family Visas:

Partner visa (subclass 309/100, 820/801)
Parent visa (subclass 103, 143, 173, 804, 864)

Skilled Migration:

General Skilled Migration visas (subclass 189, 190, 489, 491)
Regional Skilled Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187)

Business and Investment Visas:

Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (subclass 188)
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa (subclass 888)

Humanitarian Visas*:

Refugee visa (subclass 200, 201, 203, 204)
Protection visa (subclass 866)

*  We do not deal with Humanitarian Visas but may be able to refer you to another migration agent.