Visa Types
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The Australian visa system is complex and there are presently more than 100 types of visas. To find out about your eligibility to migrate send us an enquiry by completing our Contact Form or complete our Initial Assessment Form.
Permanent residence visas
Business People
Business Owner
for owners or part-owners of a business
Senior Executive
for senior executive employees of major businesses
Established Business in Australia
for people temporarily in Australia who are owners or part owners of a business
Regional Established Business in Australia
for people temporarily in Australia who are owners or part owners of a business in a designated area of Australia
Investment-Linked
for investors/business people willing to invest in Australia
Employer Nomination
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)
for Australian employers to recruit, on a permanent basis, highly skilled staff from overseas or temporary residents currently in Australia
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS)
for employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia, who are unable to fill skilled vacancies from the Australian labour market
Labour Agreements (LA)
for Australian employers to recruit on both a permanent and temporary basis a specified number of workers from overseas
Regional Headquarters Agreements (RHQ)
for international organizations that want to set up regional offices in Australia
Family Members
Partner
Spouse, Prospective Marriage (Fiancé), Interdependency (Same sex couples)
Child
Dependent Child, Adoption, Orphan Relative
Parent
Working Age and Aged Parent, Designated Parent
Other Family
Aged Dependent Relative, Remaining Relative, Carer
Humanitarian Program
for refugees
Skilled Migration
for people who have skills or outstanding abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy
Independent categories, Skill matching category, Family sponsored categories, Skilled - Onshore Australian Sponsored New Zealand Citizen, Skilled - Onshore Australian Sponsored Overseas Student in Australia
Special Category
for people who fall into one of four migration categories of - Close Ties, Distinguished Talent, Former Resident or Prospective Marriage Spouse
Temporary residence visas
Business People
Business Owner
personnel from offshore companies seeking to establish a branch in Australia, participate in joint ventures, or fulfil a contract awarded to an offshore company
personnel from offshore companies seeking to establish a branch in Australia, participate in joint ventures, or fulfil a contract awarded to an offshore company
independent executives seeking to establish a new business or joining existing businesses in Australia
personnel coming under a labour or Regional Headquarters agreement
Employer Nomination
is for Australian businesses needing to recruit staff from overseas for temporary entry to Australia, for a period of up to four years. Visas are available under arrangements for:
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sponsorship by an Australia or overseas business
If your business is unable to meet its skill needs from within the Australian labour force, you can sponsor personnel from overseas on a temporary basis, to work in Australia for up to four years
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labour agreements
This is a formal agreement negotiated between the Australian Government, employers (including industry or employer associations) and other interested parties (for example, unions or professional associations)
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regional headquarters agreements
This is for overseas companies that plan to establish their headquarters for the Asia-Pacific region in Australia
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service sellers
This is for representatives of overseas suppliers of services negotiating, or entering into, agreements to supply their services in Australia