This visa helps individuals to undertake business activities, find investment opportunities and continue entrepreneurial actions in Australia provisionally. This visa allows to operate new or existing business, stay up to 5 years, can bring family members, eligible to apply for permanent business streams.

This visa have further 7 streams:

• Business Innovation stream
  For the people with business skills can start and execute business activities under this visa.
• Investor stream
  For this visa you are required to invest AUD 2.5 Million at least in Australian investments.
• Significant investor stream
  This significant visa is a provisional visa for the people who invest AUD 5 million in Australian investments.
• Business Innovation Extension Stream
  This visa is an extension visa for the visa holder of Business innovation and investment (provisional) subclass 188 in innovation stream.
• Significant investor extension stream
  For the holders of significant investor stream this visa is an opportunity to extend their visa. You must only have one significant investor extension stream visa.
• Premium Investor Stream
  With the premium investment of AUD 15 million, the nominated candidate from Austrade can apply for this visa.
• Entrepreneur Stream
  Those nominated candidate who have entrepreneurial spirit with great ideas can apply for their startup in Australia.

Basic Eligibility for all the 7 streams is following:

• Submit expression of interest (EOI) in skillset
• You must be invited to apply for this by state or territory, government agency or Austrade.
• Must have business ownership/ investment/ startup idea.
• Must score at least 65 points on the point test.
• Age must be under 55.
• Have functional/competent English.
• Meet Australia’s Health and character requirement.

This visa is for the people who are extraordinary and have exceptional record and outstanding achievement in an eligible field. This is a permanent visa that costs AUD 4305. This visa can help yu to stay in Australia permanently, work and study, enroll in Australian public health care scheme, can sponsor your relatives.

Eligibility

• You must contribute to the Australian community.
• Must be able to find the work for yourself.
• You must be recognized internationally and have achievements in any profession, sports, arts, academia or research.
• Nomination and endorsement is required.
• You are required to have certain visa if you are applying from Australia.
• Have functional English.
• Meet Australia’s health and character requirements.

Skilled workers can apply for this scheme with the nomination from their employer. You can work and live in Australia permanently.

• Direct Entry Stream
  This is for the skilled workers. You can stay permanently. It costs AUD4240. This visa allows to work and study, sponsor relatives and apply for citizenship.

Eligibility

• You must have an eligible occupation listed in the skilled occupations.
• You must have relevant experience.
• You must have positive skill assessment
• You must be nominated by Australian employer
• You must be under 45 years of age when apply
• Must have competent English language
• Meet Australia’s health and character requirements.

• Labour agreement stream
  For the people having labour agreement with any employer in Australia can apply for this stream, under this stream you will have permanent visa for working and living in Australia.
  You will need a labour agreement with your employer in Australia who also have to nominate you to apply for this visa.

• Temporary residence transition stream
  This is another visa which lets you live and work permanently in Australia if you fulfil the following conditions:
• Hold a subclass 457, TSS or related bridging visa A, B or C
• Have worked for your employer for 3 years full time in the relevant field.
• You employer must have nominated you and sponsored you when you apply for this visa.

This is a permanent visa for eligible individuals who have certain capital to invest in Australia.

Conditions to apply for this visa:

• Have subclass 162 – Investor (provisional) visa before applying for this visa.
• Meet Australia’s Business, Health and character requirements.

To live and work permanently in Australia this visa is for the people who meet the income requirements. It has further 2 streams:

• Regional provisional stream
• Hong Kong stream

• Regional provisional stream
  For the people in a certain region in Australia living and working in that region for at least 3 years are eligible to apply for this to live permanently. No need for a sponsor or nominator, only required to fulfil the conditions of the previously held visa.

• Hong Kong stream
  For the citizens of Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) this visa is specified which help them to apply for permanent residence in Australia. There is no need for a sponsor or nominator.

Cost for this visa starts from AUD4240

Conditions:

• Have an eligible visa for at least 3 years and fulfil all the conditions of the granted visa.
• Live in designated regional area for 3 years, word or study there.
• Have Functional level of English
• Meet Australia’s health and character requirements

This visa allows the skilled workers to stay permanently in Australia in a certain region where the person must be nominated by the employer in regional Australia.

It has 2 streams:

• Direct entry stream
  For this stream the candidate have to be nominated by the employer in regional Australia with the relevant occupation having relevant experience with positive skill assessment.

• Temporary resident transition stream
  This transit visa allows those who have transitional subclass 457 or 482 worker with an experience of at least 3 years. Candidate can live permanently in Australia. Employer nomination is required with vital skill set and level of English.

In case of no availability of Australian workers employer can sponsor skilled eligible workers.

Eligibility:

• Must be nominated by and appropriate work sponsor
• Occupation must be relevant to skill set and a positive skill assessment
• Age must be under 45 years
• Prove minimum standards of English language

This has 3 streams:

• Employer sponsored stream
  Having this visa you can only go to designated region in Australia where you employer has sponsored you. This visa lets you stay for 5 years, after 3 years you can apply for permanent residence in Australia. You can only work for you sponsor.

• Labour agreement stream
  Through this stream workers are nominated with the help of an agreement which is between Australian government and employer. This agreement is known as labour agreement. Stay with this visa is 5 years.

• Subsequent entrant
  If there are family members of the person who is a holder of skilled employer sponsored regional (provisional) visa then they can also apply separately through subsequent entrant.

Skilled independent visa is for the skilled workers which are needed in Australia. The workers are invited to come, work and live in Australia permanently. No nomination is required for this visa.

It has 3 streams:

• Point tested stream
  People under 45 years for age with relevant skill set that must be listed on occupation list are invited to apply for this point test stream. Skill assessment will be required and 65 points of more are eligible to consider. Must have competent English and the person must meet skills requirement.

• New Zealand stream
  For the people of New Zealand with citizenship or passport of the country who have lived in Australia for 5 years and showed commitment and involvement in Australia through their work and behaviour this visa is open for them to apply.

Conditions:

• Candidate must hold New Zealand special category visa
• Must have lived in Australia for 5 years.
• Meet the income requirements.

• Hong Kong stream
  Eligible Hong Kong and British national passport holders who have shown core commitment to Australia while living and working here can apply for this stream to live and work in Australia permanently.

Certain visa and residence requirements must be fulfilled also meet language, health and character requirements.

This is a point tested based visa, the nominated skilled workers are eligible to come to Australia to live and work permanently if they are invited.

Requirements:

• Must be invited by Australian government.
• Must be nominated by Australian state or territory
• Must have relevant skill and skill assessment
• Must be able to score 65 points to be invited
• Must have competent English
• Meet Australia’s health and character requirement.

A temporary visa for fresh/recent graduated in the field of engineering to continue their study or work in Australia. They can stay up to 18 months.

Limitations:

• Age must be under 31
• Cannot stay more than 18 months
• Cannot stay longer by extending this visa.
• Must be graduated from specified educational institutes in the particular engineering fields.

For the people who want to live and work in regional Australia are welcome to apply.

Cost for this is from AUD 4,240

The visa has 3 pathways:

• Invited pathway
  In this temporary visa you must have been invited, nominated or sponsored by your employer. You need to score 65 points and have suitable skill assessment with competent level of English. All the other skill, health and character requirements must also be fulfilled.

• Extended Stay pathway
  This is an extended visa for the people who already possesses subclass 475, 487, 495 and 496. Only for once. Must meet all the other health, character and skill requirements.

• Subsequent entry pathway
  Skilled regional visa holder if want to bring family to Australia subsequent entry pathway is here to help. To bring member of the family unit the person must have a subclass 475, 487, 489, 495 or 496 visa. Meet all the language, health and character requirements.

If you already have an eligible visa to work and live in Australia then you can apply for this permanent visa. You need to fulfil residence, language, health and character requirements.

To work and live in regional Australia this visa is for those skilled people who are nominated by state or territory.

In this visa the person can apply for skilled work regional visa as a main applicant and also as a subsequent entrant (as a member of a family unit) if there is already a family member holds this visa. The candidate may apply for permanent residence after 3 years. With this visa stay is up to 5 years in the designated regional area.

Eligibility:

• Must be nominated and invited
• Have eligible occupation
• Have appropriate skills assessment
• Score appropriate points on point test.
• Meet Australia’s skills, health and character requirements.

For business owners who owns business in Australia and wants to continue their business activities permanently in the country need this visa to apply. With this visa you can permanently live in Australia bring you family members.

Conditions:

• You need and eligible visa (Subclass 160,161,162,163,164,165)
• Must have a sponsor by regional authority
• Own and manage a business
• Meet residence, health and character requirements.

For the designated investors who have invested AUD 750000 for 4 years and holds a subclass 165 can apply for this visa to stay permanently in the country. The candidate must be sponsored by the regional authority. Meet all the business, residence, health and character requirements of the country.

To accomplish a specific task and to do a short term activity on temporary basis subclass 408 help you to do that. You will be eligible if:

• You have the skills to undertake the activity to be carried out in Australia
• Be sponsored or supported
• Meet additional requirements of the relevant activity.
• Meet the health and character requirements.
• Must be a genuine entrant

Following are the activities which can be undertaking with the help of this visa:

• Australian Government Endorsed Events
  In the endorsed events the by government of Australia this temporary visa lets you come to the country to attend the event and the stay will be up to the duration of the event.

Required:

• A letter of endorsement by the Australian government.
• You are required to support yourself and family
• Health insurance is required
• Meet English language criteria

• Special program
  Special programs are the programs related to culture, knowledge and social experiences. If you have to join in regard of such a program through special program visa you can apply and stay in Australia for up to 12 months. Main purpose must be the exchange of culture by taking part in the special program. Age requirement varies from the type of program you are going to take part. Being a genuine temporary entrant is essential.

• Religious work
  Through this visa stream you can temporarily visit Australia on the basis of any religious activity. You can stay for up to 2 years with your family members.

You are required to have:

• An employment contract
• A sponsor or supporter
• A right experience for the work
• Health insurance
• To be a genuine entrant

• Research activities
  If you are about to take part in a research project at a research institution in Australia. With this visa you can stay for 2 years along with your family. For this stream you must be invited either for academic research activities or research student activities.

• Invited participants
  This is a 3 month stay temporary visa helps you to come to Australia on an invitation to participation in a community based event. An invitation of participation is necessary.

• Sporting activities
  With this visa you can undertake sports related activities, participation and sports training in Australia for up to 2 years including your family members.

You are required to:

• Be an eligible sports trainee, elite player, coach or instructor
• Have a formal agreement if required
• Take part in structured sports training.

• Entertainment activities

The people who want to continue their entertainment related activities in Australia can apply through this via. Entertainment includes- Film, television, live productions etc. Family members can also be included. This visa allows you to stay for 2 years.

You are required to:

• Have a contract of you activity
• Work in an eligible entertainment category

• Superyacht crew

For a period of 12 months you can live in Australia to work as a superyacht crew.

For this visa you need:

• To have an employment contract/letter
• To be 18 years of age

• Exchange arrangements
  This is a 2 year visa for those who come to Australia as part of a staff exchange with an eligible Australian organization. A written agreement is required between the two organizations, the duration, skilled position must be mentions in the agreement. You are required to show the necessary experience for the positon so that the exchange may be beneficial for you.

• Domestic work for executives
  This visa lets you come to Australia to work as a domestic worker in household of a senior executive. You can stay for up to 2 years along with your family members. For this visa you need to have an invitation and a suitable employment contract. You must not have paid for visa sponsorship.

A temporary visa for international students to live, work and study in Australia after completing their studies.

You are Eligible if:

• Your age is under 50
• You have and eligible visa
• You have a student visa
• Have certain level of English
• You have all the required evidences.

This visa have 4 streams:

• Graduate work stream
  The international students who have relevant to specific skills to benefit Australia are welcome to apply for this stream. This is a temporary visa which allows you to stay for 18 months, you can bring you family with you on this visa.

Requirements:

• You must fulfill the requirement of having an eligible visa before applying to this visa.
• You must have studied in Australia any degree or diploma before you apply
• You must have skills and qualification that Australia needs

• Post study work stream
  The students who have completed their studies in any Australian institution can apply for this visa. They can stay for up to 2 to 4 years.

Conditions:

• Have a certain visa before applying to this visa
• You must have eligible qualification and fulfill Australia’s study requirements
• Have studies with Australian education provider

• Second Post-Study work stream

Those students who have first post study work visa and graduated from an Australian institution in regional areas are open to apply for second post study work stream. This visa lets you stay for 1 to 2 years and work there. You can also bring your family.

Conditions:

• Must have studied in Australian universities in regional areas
• Have lived, worked and studied in chosen regional area
• Have certain visa

• Replacement Stream
  This streams helps those who have lost their time due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

This visa will oblige you with the same grant period as your previous visa.

• Must have eligible visa
• Apply before 1 January 2027

A temporary work visa for highly skill full knowledgeable or experienced people. This is for the highly specialized skill or experience which generally not available in Australia. Stay is up to 6 months and the visa cannot be extended. You must prove to be a genuine visitor and the nature of work should not be related to entertainment. Also evidences of you skill, experience and knowledge will be required.

In case of skilled worker shortage in Australia, Australian employer can sponsor skilled worker to live and work in Australia. This visa has some criteria to follow:

• Must be nominated
• Must have a sponsor
• Must have right skills to fill the position
• Occupation must be listed on skilled occupation list
• Must have applicable English level

This visa have 4 streams:

• Short-term stream
  A 2 year short stay visa which enables skilled workers to come to Australia on the invitation of an employer.

• Medium-term stream
  A 4 year short stay visa which enables skilled workers to come to Australia on the invitation of an employer.

• Labour Agreement stream
  Skilled worker nominated by employers who have labour agreement, an agreement between Australian government and the employers.

• Subsequent entrant
  This visa is for family members of the people who hold some certain visas.