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Australia Immigration Guide

Department of Home Affairs

Overview

Australia's immigration system is points-based for skilled migration, with separate pathways for students, visitors, workers, and family members. The Department of Home Affairs manages all immigration.

Key Facts

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Permanent Residency

Available

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Citizenship After

4 years of PR

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Regional Incentives

Yes – bonus points / pathways

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Healthcare

Medicare access for eligible visa holders

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Points System

Yes – min 65 pts

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Selection System

SkillSelect

All Australian Visa Subclasses

Subclass 600 | Visitor

Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)

45-60 days | AUD 145

Subclass 601 | Visitor

Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)

45-60 days | AUD 20

Subclass 651 | Visitor

eVisitor (Subclass 651)

45-60 days | AUD 0

Subclass 500 | Student

Student Visa (Subclass 500)

45-60 days | AUD 710

Subclass 590 | Student

Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590)

45-60 days | AUD 710

Subclass 482 | Work

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)

45-60 days | AUD 3,035

Subclass 189 | Skilled

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

45-60 days | AUD 4,640

Subclass 190 | Skilled

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

45-60 days | AUD 4,640

Subclass 491 | Skilled

Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)

45-60 days | AUD 4,640

Subclass 820 | Family

Partner Visa (Temporary) (Subclass 820)

45-60 days | AUD 8,850

Subclass 801 | Family

Partner Visa (Permanent) (Subclass 801)

45-60 days | AUD 0

Subclass 143 | Family

Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143)

45-60 days | AUD 47,625

Subclass 188 | Business

Business Innovation & Investment Visa (Subclass 188)

45-60 days | AUD 9,485

Subclass 485 | Graduate

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

45-60 days | AUD 1,895

Subclass 417 | Working Holiday

Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

45-60 days | AUD 635

Subclass 462 | Working Holiday

Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462)

45-60 days | AUD 635

Subclass 400 | Work

Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (Subclass 400)

45-60 days | AUD 310

Subclass 010 | Bridging

Bridging Visa A (Subclass 010)

45-60 days | AUD 0

Subclass 020 | Bridging

Bridging Visa B (Subclass 020)

45-60 days | AUD 170

Subclass 030 | Bridging

Bridging Visa C (Subclass 030)

45-60 days | AUD 0

Subclass 866 | Protection

Protection Visa (Subclass 866)

45-60 days | AUD 0

Subclass 200 | Refugee

Refugee Visa (Subclass 200)

45-60 days | AUD 0

Subclass 201 | Refugee

In-Country Special Humanitarian Visa (Subclass 201)

45-60 days | AUD 0

Subclass 186 | Work

Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)

45-60 days | AUD 4,640

Subclass 494 | Skilled

Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494)

45-60 days | AUD 4,640

Subclass 888 | Business

Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888)

45-60 days | AUD 2,955

Subclass 103 | Family

Parent Visa (Subclass 103)

45-60 days | AUD 4,885

Subclass 101 | Family

Child Visa (Subclass 101)

45-60 days | AUD 2,645

Subclass 309 | Family

Partner Visa (Provisional) (Subclass 309)

45-60 days | AUD 8,850

Subclass 100 | Family

Partner Visa (Migrant) (Subclass 100)

45-60 days | AUD 0

Subclass 461 | Family

New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461)

45-60 days | AUD 320

Subclass 476 | Graduate

Skilled — Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

45-60 days | AUD 1,895

Subclass 408 | Work

Temporary Activity Visa (Subclass 408)

45-60 days | AUD 310

Subclass 500S | Student

Student Visa – School Sector (Subclass 500)

45-60 days | AUD 710

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Visa Categories

Visitor Student Work Skilled Family Business Graduate Working Holiday Bridging Protection Refugee

Requirements

English Tests: IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OET, Cambridge C1

Health: Panel physician examination required

Character: Police clearance from all countries lived in 12+ months

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Agriculture Visas

417 462

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