Australia Immigration
Welcome to the comprehensive guide on Australia Visas brought to you by Advocates Immigrations Office (AIO). Our expert team at AIO specializes in handling a wide array of immigration cases, offering tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. Whether you're aiming for a temporary stay, pursuing education, joining family, seeking employment, or considering permanent residency, we are here to guide you through the intricacies of the Australian visa system.
Explore Your Options
Visitor Visas
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
eVisitor (subclass 651)
Transit visa (subclass 771)
Visitor (subclass 600)
Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Studying and Training Visas
Student visa (subclass 500)
Student Guardian visa (subclass 590)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Family and partner visas
Adoption visa (subclass 102)
Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 114)
Aged Dependent Relative visa (subclass 838)
Aged Parent visa (subclass 804)
Carer visa (subclass 836)
Carer visa (subclass 116)
Child visa (subclass 101)
Child visa (subclass 802)
Contributory Aged Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 884)
Contributory Aged Parent visa (subclass 864)
Contributory Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 173)
Contributory Parent visa (subclass 143)
Dependent Child visa (subclass 445)
New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (temporary) visa (subclass 461)
Orphan Relative (subclass 117)
Orphan Relative (subclass 837)
Parent visa (subclass 103)
Partner (Provisional and Migrant) visa (subclass 309 100)
Partner visa (subclass 820 801)
Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300)
Remaining Relative visa (subclass 115)
Remaining Relative visa (subclass 835)
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)
Working and skilled visas
Business Innovation and Investment (permanent) visa (subclass 888)
Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
Business Owner (subclass 890)
Global Talent visa (subclass 858)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Investor visa (subclass 891)
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)
Pacific Engagement Visa (subclass 192)
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494)
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
Skilled-Recognised Graduate visa (subclass 476)
Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489)
Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892)
State or Territory Sponsored Investor visa (subclass 893)
Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Refugee and humanitarian visas
Global Special Humanitarian (subclass 202)
Protection visa (subclass 866)
Refugee visas (subclass 200, 201, 203 and 204)
Temporary Protection visa (subclass 785)
Safe Haven Enterprise visa (subclass 790)
Resolution of Status visa (subclass 851)
Other visas
Bridging visas, Crew Travel Authority, Former Resident, Maritime Crew, Medical Treatment, Resident Return, Special Category.
Bridging visa A – BVA - (subclass 010)
Bridging visa B – BVB – (subclass 020)
Bridging visa C – BVC – (subclass 030)
Bridging visa E – BVE – (subclass 050 and 051)
Crew Travel Authority visa (subclass 942)
Former Resident visa (subclass 151)
Maritime Crew visa (subclass 988)
Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)
Resident Return visa (subclass 155 157)
Special Category visa (subclass 444)
Special Purpose visa
Investor Retirement, Confirmatory (Residence).
Investor Retirement visa (subclass 405)
Confirmatory (Residence) visa (subclass 808)
Repealed visas
These are visas that are no longer in effect.
Business (Short Stay) visa (subclass 456)
Business Skills (Provisional) visa (subclass 160 and 165)
Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)
Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124)
Domestic Worker (Temporary) Diplomatic and Consular visa (subclass 426)
Domestic Worker (Temporary) Executive visa (subclass 427)
Electronic Travel Authority (Business Entrant) visa (subclass 956 and 977)
Electronic Travel Authority (Visitor) visa (subclass 976)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 121 and 856)
Established Business in Australia visa (subclass 845)
Exchange visa (subclass 411)
Foreign Government Agency (subclass 415)
Government Agreement visa (subclass 406)
Labour Agreement visa (subclass 120)
Labour Agreement visa (subclass 855)
Media and Film Staff visa (subclass 423)
Medical Practitioner visa (subclass 422)
Medical Treatment (Short Stay) visa (subclass 675)
Medical Treatment Long Stay visa (subclass 685)
Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 119 and 857)
Religious Worker visa (subclass 428)
Retirement visa (subclass 410)
Skilled Designated Area Sponsored visa (subclass 496)
Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 495)
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 175)
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 885)
Skilled Regional Sponsored visa (subclass 475)
Skilled Regional Sponsored (subclass 487)
Skilled Sponsored visa (subclass 176)
Special Program visa (subclass 416)
Sponsored visa (subclass 886)
Sport visa (subclass 421)
Superyacht Crew visa (subclass 488)
State or Territory Sponsored Regional Established Business in Australia visa (subclass 846)
Temporary Work (Entertainment) visa (subclass 420)
Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457)
Tourist visa (subclass 676)
Temporary Work (long Stay Activity) visa (subclass 401)
Training and Research visa (subclass 402)
Visiting Academic visa (subclass 419)
Foreign Affairs or Defence sector visa (subclass 576)
Higher Education Sector visa (subclass 573)
Independent ELICOS Sector visa (subclass 570)
Non Award Sector visa (subclass 575)
Postgraduate Research Sector visa (subclass 574)
School Sector visa (subclass 571)
Student Guardian visa (subclass 580)
Vocational Education and Training Sector visa (Subclass 572)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How long does it take to process an Australian visitor visa application?
Processing times vary, but you can check the current estimates on the official website of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Factors such as the type of visa and volume of applications may influence processing times.
Can I apply for an Australian visitor visa if I have previously been refused a visa?
Yes, you can apply even if you have been refused a visa before. However, it's crucial to address any issues that led to the previous refusal and provide accurate and complete information in your new application.
Is there an age limit for applying for an Australian working holiday visa?
Yes, working holiday visas (subclass 417 and 462) generally have age restrictions. For the subclass 417, applicants must be aged 18 to 30, and for subclass 462, the age limit is 18 to 35. It's important to check the specific requirements for each subclass.
Can I work part-time on a student visa in Australia?
Yes, student visa holders are usually allowed to work part-time during their studies. However, there are restrictions on the number of hours you can work per week. Check your visa conditions and the official guidelines to ensure compliance.
What is the difference between a visitor visa (subclass 600) and an eVisitor (subclass 651)?
Both are visitor visas, but an eVisitor is available for passport holders from certain countries and is free of charge. The subclass 600 is a more general visitor visa available to a broader range of applicants and involves a fee.
Can I include my family members in my visa application?
The ability to include family members depends on the type of visa. Some visas, such as family reunion visas, allow family members to be included. Check the specific requirements for each visa type to understand whether family members can be included in your application.