What are the Visa options to become an Australian Permanent Resident?

Factors

Subclass

Requirements

Cost

Processing time

Type of Visa

Skilled worker Visa

Subclass 189

Must have an occupation that is listed on the Skilled Occupational list.

Must get a Skill Assessment Test done.

4,640 AUD

5 - 6 months

Subclass 190

9 - 11 months

Business Visa

Subclass 188

Have an experience of owning and managing a business for a minimum of 4 years.

Have assets worth 1.2 million both business and personal combined.

6,085 AUD

14 months

Subclass 888

9 months

Family Visa

Partner Visa

(Subclass 820 and 801)

For permanent partner visa Subclass 801 the candidate must have a temporary visa Subclass 820

8,850 AUD

23 - 30 months

Parent Visa

(Subclass 103)

Must be the parent of an Australian citizen or permanent Resident

4,990 AUD

16 months

Former Resident

Subclass 151

Must meet the age and the residence requirement or a defense services.

4,540 AUD

3 months

Global Talent

Subclass 858

Must have an internationally recognized record in: a profession, a sport, academics and research or in arts.

Must have a nominator with national level reputation in the applicant’s field and must be an Australian Resident/Citizen/Organization or an eligible New Zealand Citizen.

4, 710 AUD

6 - 11 months

Retirement Visa

Subclass 401

The applicants must not be an first or a new applicants

Must be of age 55 and above

470 AUD

4 weeks