Month: July 2017
Special Category Visas
SPECIAL CATEGORY VISA (sc 444) Features The Special Category visa (subclass 444) is a temporary visa that lets you stay and work in Australia as long as you remain a New Zealand citizen. Requirements You might be able to get this visa on your arrival to Australia if you: are a New Zealand citizen and … Continue reading “Special Category Visas”
Tourist and Work Holiday Visas
VISITOR VISA (sc 600) Features This visa lets you visit Australia: to visit or for business visitor purposes for up to three, six or 12 months. The base application charge for this visa ranges from AUD135 to AUD1000. The eVisitor (subclass 651) visa is free. You must be a passport holder of a certain country. … Continue reading “Tourist and Work Holiday Visas”
Business Visas
BUSINESS TALENT (PERMANENT) VISA (sc 132) Features The Business Talent visa (subclass 132) is a permanent residence visa for business people who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency. This visa allows you to establish a new or develop an existing business in Australia. It has two streams: Significant Business History stream: … Continue reading “Business Visas”
Work Visas
TEMPORARY WORK (SKILLED) VISA (sc 457) Features: The Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) allows skilled workers to come to Australia and work for an approved business for up to four years. You must be sponsored by an approved business. A business can sponsor someone for this visa if they cannot find an Australian citizen … Continue reading “Work Visas”
Family Visas
CONTRIBUTORY PARENT (TEMPORARY) VISA (sc 173) Features This visa lets parents live in Australia for up to two years if they are the parents of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen who is settled in Australia. This visa is temporary and cannot be extended or renewed. After arriving in Australia, you … Continue reading “Family Visas”
Skilled Migration Visas
GRADUATE SKILLED VISA (sc 485) Features This visa is for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. It lets you stay in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies. Students are only able to access the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) once as a primary applicant. Streams Graduate Work stream … Continue reading “Skilled Migration Visas”
Education and Training Visas
WORK AND HOLIDAY VISA (sc 462) Features This visa is for young people who want to holiday and work in Australia for up to a year. It is a temporary visa that encourages cultural exchange and closer ties between Australia and eligible partner countries. Working in Australia: Six months with one employer – You can … Continue reading “Education and Training Visas”
