Australia Visa Services
Australia Visa Services
Explore tailored visa options for visiting, studying, or working in Australia. Whether you’re planning a short trip or pursuing a long-term opportunity, we guide you through the process to make your journey seamless. Contact us to discuss your options.
Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia)
For holidays, cruises, or family visits.
- Stay Duration: Up to 12 months
- Visa Application Fee From AUD 195
- Apply and wait for a decision outside Australia.
- Ideal for vacations, family visits, or cruises.
- Stay options: 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on your circumstances.
Tourist Stream (Apply Outside Australia)
- Stay Duration: Up to 12 months
- Visa Application Fee: From AUD 490
- Apply and wait for a decision within Australia.
- Allows extended visits or further exploration of Australia.
- Stay is limited to a maximum of 12 months within 18 months.
Business Visitor Stream
- Stay Duration: Up to 3 months
- Cost: AUD 195
- Apply and wait for a decision outside Australia.
- Strictly for business meetings; work or sales activities are prohibited.
Sponsored Family Stream
- Stay Duration: Up to 12 months
- Cost: AUD 195 (security bond may apply)
- Requires sponsorship from an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- Ideal for family reunions.
- Apply and wait for a decision outside Australia.
Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Pursue Quality Education in Australia
- Stay Duration: Up to 5 years (aligned with course enrolment)
- Cost: From AUD 1,600
Key Benefits
- Work up to 48 hours a fortnight while studying.
- Gain an internationally recognised qualification
Eligibility Requirements
- Enrollment in an eligible Australian course with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
- Adequate Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
- Meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.0 or PTE Academic 50).
- Show financial capacity to cover living expenses, tuition, and dependent costs.
Including Family Members
- Add your partner and dependent children (under 18) to the application.
- Family members must meet health and character requirements.
Australia Training Visa (Subclass 407)
Key Features
- Stay Duration: Up to 2 years, depending on the length of the training program.
- Visa Application Fee: Starts from AUD 415
Eligibility Requirements
- IELTS: Average band score of 4.5 across all components.
- PTE: A total band score of at least 30 based on the 4 test components
Including Family Members
- You can include eligible family members (e.g., spouse, dependent children).
Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
Eligibility Highlights
- Age: Under 35 (or under 50 for Hong Kong/BNO passport holders).
- English: Meet IELTS (6.5 overall, 5.5 minimum in each band) or equivalent test scores.
- Qualification: Diploma, degree, or trade qualification related to a nominated occupation on the MLTSSL.
- Skills Assessment: A valid assessment from a relevant authority is required.
Key Details
- Stay Duration: Up to 18 months; up to 5 years for eligible passport holders.
- Apply: Within 6 months of completing your course.
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship Visa (Subclass 461)
Benefits of the Subclass 461 Visa
- Duration: The visa is valid for 5 years from the date of grant.
- Live, Work, and Study: Visa holders can engage in employment or education in Australia without restrictions.
Relationship to a New Zealand Citizen
- Holds a Subclass 444 Visa (Special Category Visa) or is eligible for one.
- Is living in Australia or intends to travel with you to Australia.
Application Fee and Processing Time
- Visa Application Fee: Starts from AUD 430 for the primary applicant. Additional charges apply for family members.
- Processing Time: Approximately 3 months.
Partnership Visas Options
For couples outside Australia, the Subclass 309 and 100 Partner Visas offer similar pathways, starting with a temporary visa (309) followed by a permanent visa (100) after meeting the necessary relationship criteria. Additionally, the Subclass 300 Prospective Marriage Visa is ideal for fiancés planning to marry in Australia, allowing entry and sufficient time to apply for an onshore partner visa. These visas provide opportunities to live, work, and study in Australia, along with access to Medicare for temporary visa holders.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- You must be in a genuine and committed relationship with your partner
- Your partner must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen
- Evidence of the authenticity of your relationship is required (e.g., shared financial responsibilities, living arrangements, and public recognition)
- Health and character requirements must be met
- Application Fee: Approximately AUD 9,095
Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
Core Skills Stream
- Be nominated for an occupation on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
- Have at least 1 year of relevant work experience
- Meet English language proficiency requirements (minimum
IELTS 5.0 overall and 5.0 in each component or PTE overall test score of at least 36 with a score of at least 36 in each of the test components). - Earning at least the pay threshold of AUD73,150.
Specialist Skills Stream
Eligibility:
- Same stay and eligibility requirements as the Core Skills Stream.
- Earning at least the pay threshold of AUD135,000 and no less than Australian workers in the same occupation.
- Any occupation (except trades workers, machinery operators and drivers, and labourers)
Labour Agreement Stream
- Work in Australia under the terms of a Labour Agreement between the employer and the Australian government.
- Requires 12 months of full-time work experience (or equivalent part- time/casual work) within the last 5 years.
Key Benefits of the Skills in Demand Visa
• To be replaced by the Essential Skills stream at a later stage
- With this visa, you can:
- Work in Australia for up to 4 years (5 years for Hong Kong passport holders).
- No age requirement.
- Transition to permanent residence through the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
- Only 12 months work experience required
Application Fee
- From AUD 3,115.00
Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
Basic Eligibility
- Nomination/Sponsorship: Be nominated by a state or territory government agency or sponsored by an
eligible relative. - Age: You must be aged under 45 when invited to apply.
- Skills Assessment:
- Your occupation must be on the eligible skilled occupation list.
- You must have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation at the time of invitation.
- Points Test: You must score 65 points or more on the points test. Points are awarded for factors such as age, English language proficiency, work experience, and education.
- English Language: At the time of invitation, you must have at least Competent English.
- Family Members: If any family members aged 18 or older are included in your application, they must either have functional English or pay a second installment visa application charge.
Nomination by an Australian State or Territory Government Agency
- If nominated, the state or territory government will invite you to apply. Each state and territory has its criteria for nomination. You should contact the relevant state or
territory agency for more information. - States and Territories:
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Sponsorship by an Eligible Relative
- Alternatively, you can be sponsored by an eligible relative to apply for the visa.
Application Fee
- From AUD 4,770.
Key Steps
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI):
- You must submit an EOI in SkillSelect to express interest in applying.
- Indicate whether you are seeking nomination by a state or territory government agency or sponsorship by an eligible relative.
- Invitation to Apply: Only invited applicants can apply for this visa.
- Visa Application: Once invited, you can submit your visa application and wait for processing.
Stay
- You can stay in Australia for 5 years, live, work, and study in regional areas, and apply for permanent residence after 3 years
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa (Subclass 494)
Visa Streams
- Employer-Sponsored Stream This stream is for skilled workers nominated by regional employers who are unable to find Australian workers with the necessary skills.
- Labour Agreement Stream For skilled workers nominated by employers who have a labor agreement in place with the Australian government. These agreements are developed between the Department of Home Affairs and the employer.
- Subsequent Entrant For family members of a primary Subclass 494 visa holder who are applying separately to join the primary visa holder in Australia
Key Benefits of the Subclass 494 Visa
- Stay for 5 years: The visa is granted for a 5-year period.
- Work and Live in Regional Areas: You can only live, work, and study in designated regional areas of Australia.
- Permanent Residency Pathway: After holding the visa for 3 years, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency under the Subclass 191 visa (Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional)).
- Cost: From AUD 4,770.
Basic Eligibility Requirements:
- Nomination: You must be nominated by an approved work sponsor who is located in
a designated regional area of Australia. - Occupation: Your occupation must be on the relevant skilled occupation list.
- Skills Assessment: You must have a suitable skills assessment for your occupation.
- Age: You must be under 45 years of age at the time of application.
- English Proficiency: You must meet the minimum English language proficiency standards.
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (Subclass 191)
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- You must have held an eligible visa (subclass 491 or 494) for at least 3 years before applying for the Subclass 191 visa.
- While there is no minimum income requirement, you must provide notices of assessment issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for three income years out of the five years that you held the eligible visa.
- You must have complied with the conditions of your eligible visa throughout your stay in Australia.
- You and your family members must meet Health and Character requirements.
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- Be Invited to Apply: You can only apply for this visa if you receive an invitation to apply.
- State or Territory Nomination: You must have been nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency. Each state or territory may have its own list of eligible occupations, so it’s important to check their specific requirements.
- Skills Assessment: Your application must include a suitable skills assessment for the occupation you are nominated for.
- Age Requirement: You must be under 45 years of age when you receive your invitation to apply for the visa. If you turn 45 after the invitation, you are still eligible to apply.
- Points Test: The Subclass 190 visa is a points-tested visa. You must score at least 65 points to be eligible for an invitation. Your points are calculated based on factors such as age, English proficiency, work experience, and education.
Application Fee
- The application fee starts from approximately AUD 4,240.00
Skilled Independent Visa (Points-Tested Stream) (Subclass 189)
Basic Eligibility Requirements
- Be Invited to Apply: You must receive an invitation to apply for the visa.
- Skills Assessment: Your application must be supported by a suitable skills assessment in your
nominated occupation. You must declare that you have this assessment at the
time you receive your invitation. - Age Requirement: You must be under 45 years of age at the time you are invited to apply. However, if you turn 45 after the invitation, you will still be eligible to apply.
- Points Test: This visa is points-tested, and you must score at least 65 points on the points test when submitting your EOI. Your points score is based on various factors such as age, English language proficiency, work experience, and education.
- English Language Requirement: You must have at least Competent English at the time of invitation.
- Eligible Occupation: Your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations for the Subclass 189 visa Points-Tested stream.
Visa Details
- Stay: Permanent residence in Australia
- Cost: The application fee varies, but it typically starts from AUD 4,240.00.