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Posted on March 05 2025

Can an Australia visit visa be converted into a work permit?

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Updated March 05 2025

No, an Australian visit visa cannot be converted into a work permit. Applicants who are willing to work in Australia have to leave the country and apply for a work visa after receiving a valid job offer in the country. Australia has more than 800,000 job vacancies. Every year, more than 140,000 workers migrate to the country for job purposes.
 

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What are the eligibility requirements for applying for an Australian work visa?

Australia follows a points-based system for a work visa. Applicants have to score a minimum of 65 points to be eligible. The following are the requirements and the maximum points you can get to apply for an Australian work visa:

Requirements to apply for an Australian work visa

 Maximum Points

Age must be between 25 and 32 years

30 points

Education (outside Australia) – Doctorate degree

20 points

Study in a regional area

5 points

Work Experience in Australia 8 to 10 years

20 points

Work Experience outside Australia 8 to 10 years

15 points

Accredited in community language

5 points

Niche skills such as Doctorate or master’s degree by research in Australia

10 points

State sponsorship (190 visas)

5 points

Professional year in a skilled program in Australia

5 points

Spouse or de facto partner fluent in English

5 points

Skilled spouse or de facto partner to be met, like, Age, Skills & English language requirements

10 points

Must obtain eight bands in English proficiency tests

20 points

Relative or regional sponsorship or 491 visa

15 points

Applicants without a spouse or de facto partner or where a spouse is an Australian citizen or PR holder

10 points

 

What are the steps to apply for an Australia work visa?

The following are the steps to apply for an Australian work visa:
 

Step 1: Get a valid job offer

Step 2: Complete the visa application

Step 3: Gather all the required documents

Step 4: Book an appointment at the nearest embassy or consulate

Step 5: Submit all the required documents with the visa fee

Step 6: Wait for your visa approval

Step 7: Fly to work in Australia
 

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