How can I find out the right kind of Australia Visa for me?

To identify the right visa, you must consider your purpose for traveling or migrating to Australia, your nationality, duration of stay, and your eligibility based on specific visa requirements. Australia offers over 100 visa types for work, tourism, business meetings, study, family reunions, and permanent residency. Identifying the correct visa involves individual circumstances, visa options, and meeting the requirements set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
 

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Steps to find the right Australian visa

Below are the steps to find the right Australian visa for anyone who wishes to travel or migrate to Australia:
 

Step 1:  Identify the purpose of visit

The appropriate visa can be identified based on the purpose of the visit. The table below lists various visa types and visa names:

Visa type	Visa name
Tourism or family visit	Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)
	E-Visitor Visa (Subclass 651)
	Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
Business	Business Innovation and Investment (Subclass 188, 888)
Student	Student Visa (Subclass 500)
	Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
Work	Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482)
	Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
	Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
	Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491)
	Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417/462)
Dependent visa	Partner visa (Subclass 820/801, 309/100)
	Parent Visa
	Prospective Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
	Child Visa
Humanitarian reasons	Global Special Humanitarian visa (Subclass 202)
Transit	Subclass 771

Note: After completing a specified time period in Australia and meeting other requirements, you may become eligible for Australia PR visas, such as the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (Subclass 191).

 

Step 2: Check if you are eligible for the visa

Each visa has specific eligibility requirements, such as:

• Nationality of the applicant
• Age of the applicant
• Occupation must be listed on the Shortage Occupation List of Australia (For work visas)
• Applicant must be sponsored by a recognized Australian employer (For work visas)
• Applicant must score minimum points in the Australian Points Grid to be eligible for work visas
• You must provide proof of sufficient money to support yourself, especially for visitor or student visas
• Medical examinational certificate and Police clearance certificate
   

Step 3: Use the Visa Finder tool to choose the appropriate visa

Applicants can use the Visa Finder tool on Australia’s Department of Home Affairs website. The Visa Finder application will provide suitable visa options by entering input details, such as purpose, duration of stay, etc. It also helps narrow down visa options based on the applicant’s circumstances.
 

Step 4: Apply for the Visa

After choosing the appropriate visa, the applicant can apply for it online through the ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website. The applicant must gather all relevant documents based on the specific visa requirements and submit them to the nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate.
 

Step 5: Pay the visa fee and submit the application

Applicants can pay the visa fee online and undergo biometrics at the Consulate or Embassy. Once the visa application is filed, the processing time may take weeks to months, depending on the type of visa they have applied for and their individual circumstances. Once they receive the visa, they can migrate to Australia.
 

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