82 New Zealand and 50 Australian visas, explained in plain words. Pick what you want to do to see only the visas that matter. Each card tells you who the visa is for, how long you can stay, what it costs and whether you can work.
Visa words, explained simply
Visa
Permission from the government to enter and stay in the country, for a set purpose and length of time.
Temporary visa
A visa with an end date. When it ends, you must leave or get a new visa.
Resident / permanent
A visa that lets you live, work and study for as long as you like. It's the step before citizenship.
Job offer
A letter from an employer offering you a specific job. Many work visas need one before you apply.
Sponsor
A person, employer or organisation that supports your application and takes on some responsibility.
Subclass
The number Australia gives each visa, such as 500 for the Student visa.
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Visitor Visa
For holidays or visiting family and friends. Cambodian passport holders need this visa. You can't work, but you can do a short course of up to 3 months.
Stay
Up to 6 or 9 months
Application fee
From NZD 441 (~$250)
No work
Documents you need (10)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Proof you have enough money for your stay (about NZD 1,000 a month), such as bank statements
Your travel plans, or an invitation letter if visiting family or friends
Proof you can leave, such as a return ticket or money to buy one
Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), if someone in New Zealand sponsors you
Birth and marriage certificates, passports and photos for any partner or children you include
Police certificate, if required
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
An online travel permit instead of a visa, for citizens of visa-free countries such as Japan, Korea and the USA. Cambodians can't use it and need a Visitor Visa instead.
Stay
Up to 3 months each visit
Application fee
From NZD 17 (~$10)
No work
Not for Cambodian passports
Documents you need (4)
The passport you'll travel with
A photo, or a phone to take one in the NZeTA app
A ticket out of New Zealand, shown at check-in
Proof of money for your stay, if asked
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
The main work visa. You need a full-time job offer from an employer that Immigration New Zealand has approved to hire overseas workers (an accredited employer). The employer sends you a link to apply.
Stay
Up to 5 years, depending on the job
Application fee
From NZD 1,540 (~$873)
Can work
Can lead to permanent
Needs a job offer
Documents you need (10)
Signed job offer from the New Zealand employer
Employment agreement and job description
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Proof of your work experience, skills and qualifications
Occupational registration, if your job needs it
Proof of your English, if your job needs it
Police certificate, if required
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For full-time work during a busy season, in a job on this visa's job list. An accredited employer sends you the link to apply. You can't bring family on it.
Stay
Up to 7 months
Application fee
From NZD 1,540 (~$873)
Can work
Needs a job offer
Documents you need (9)
Signed job offer from the New Zealand employer
Employment agreement and job description
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Proof of work experience, if required
Proof of medical insurance, if required
Police certificate, if required
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For full-time seasonal work in a job on the list, with an accredited employer. You can come back for up to 3 seasons, leaving New Zealand for at least 3 months between each.
Stay
Up to 9 months each year
Application fee
From NZD 1,540 (~$873)
Can work
Needs a job offer
Documents you need (8)
Signed job offer covering the first season
Employment agreement and job description
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Proof of your work experience, skills and qualifications
Police certificate, if required
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For recent graduates in New Zealand who can't get a Post-Study Work Visa. Work for any employer while you look for a longer-term job. You need at least NZD 5,000 to support yourself.
Stay
Up to 6 months
Application fee
See official page
Can work
Documents you need (6)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Proof of the qualification you gained in New Zealand
Bank statements in your name showing at least NZD 5,000
Police certificate, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For young people aged 18 to 30 (35 for some countries) from over 40 partner countries, such as Thailand, Vietnam and Japan, to holiday and work. Cambodia is not a partner country.
Stay
Usually 12 months (longer for some countries)
Application fee
See official page
Can work
Not for Cambodian passports
Documents you need (5)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
Proof of enough money for your stay (the amount depends on your country's scheme)
Proof you can leave, such as a return ticket or money to buy one
Medical insurance for your whole stay
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
Work visas for specific jobs, such as chefs, engineers or nurses, open only to citizens of China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand and Japan. Cambodia is not included.
Stay
Usually up to 3 years
Application fee
From NZD 1,355 (~$768)
Can work
Needs a job offer
Not for Cambodian passports
Documents you need (8)
The documents depend on the scheme for your nationality; check its page
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Job offer from a New Zealand employer
Proof of your qualifications and work experience
Police certificate, if required
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For people who must come to New Zealand to get registered in their profession, such as nurses who need to do a course or assessment before they can work.
Stay
Up to 3 months
Application fee
From NZD 441 (~$250)
No work
Documents you need (8)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Letter from the New Zealand registration body confirming you can do its registration process
Proof you have enough money for your stay (about NZD 1,000 a month), such as bank statements
Proof you can leave, such as a return ticket or money to buy one
Police certificate, if you'll be in New Zealand 2 years or more in total, or if asked
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
The main student visa, for people paying international fees themselves or with family help. You need an offer from an approved school and enough money to live on. Most students can work part-time.
Stay
Up to 4 years
Application fee
From NZD 850 (~$482)
Limited work
Documents you need (11)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Offer of place from an approved school, college or university
Proof you've paid your tuition fees, or can pay them
Proof of enough money to live on, from a source Immigration New Zealand can check
Financial Undertaking for a Student (INZ 1014), if someone guarantees your costs
If you're under 18 and will work: permission from your parent and your school
Proof you can leave, such as a return ticket or money to buy one
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
Police certificate, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
Live, work and study in New Zealand long term if your partner is a citizen or resident. You usually need to have lived together for at least 12 months.
Stay
Indefinitely
Application fee
From NZD 5,360 (~$3,040)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (10)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Birth certificate
Proof your partner is a New Zealand citizen or resident
Proof you live together in a genuine, stable relationship (usually 12 months or more)
Partnership Support Form for Residence (INZ 1178), filled in by your partner
Chest X-ray and medical exam
Police certificate, if required
Birth and marriage certificates, passports and photos for any partner or children you include
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
Lets parents, grandparents or legal guardians of New Zealand citizens or residents live there long term. Your child sponsors you and must earn enough. Limited to 2,500 places a year.
Stay
Indefinitely
Application fee
From NZD 5,810 (~$3,295)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (10)
Expression of interest first; no documents needed at that stage
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
2 recent passport-size photos
Chest X-ray and medical exam
Police certificates from every country you're a citizen of or lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Proof your child is a New Zealand citizen or resident and lives in New Zealand
Sponsorship Form for Residence (INZ 1024), from your child
Proof you speak English, or that you've paid for English lessons
For a partner or children you include: relationship papers, passports, photos, police certificates and medical exams
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
If you have just married, or will marry, a New Zealand citizen or resident in a traditional arranged marriage, this lets you start living with your partner.
Stay
Up to 3 months
Application fee
From NZD 441 (~$250)
No work
Can lead to permanent
Documents you need (10)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Proof of your relationship with your partner, from after you both turned 18
Proof the marriage is arranged according to your cultural traditions
Partner support form (INZ 1146), filled in by your partner
Proof you have enough money for your stay (about NZD 1,000 a month), such as bank statements
Sponsorship Form for Temporary Entry (INZ 1025), if someone in New Zealand sponsors you
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
Police certificate, if required
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
The main way for skilled workers to stay long term. You need a job or job offer with an accredited employer, and enough points from your qualification, pay or professional registration plus New Zealand work experience. You start by sending an Expression of Interest (EOI). Age 55 or under.
Stay
Indefinitely
Application fee
From NZD 6,450 (~$3,658)
Can work
Permanent
Needs a job offer
Documents you need (12)
Expression of interest first; no documents needed at that stage
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Birth certificate showing your parents' names
NZQA qualification assessment (IQA), if needed
Proof of your New Zealand job or job offer and your pay
Proof of your qualifications, occupational registration or work experience
Proof of your English, such as an IELTS result
Medical exam and chest X-ray (less than 3 months old)
Police certificates (less than 6 months old)
For a partner or children you include: relationship papers, passports, photos, police certificates and medical exams
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
If your job is on Tier 1 of the Green List of in-demand jobs, such as some doctors and engineers, you can apply to stay long term straight away, with a job at an accredited employer. Age 55 or under.
Stay
Indefinitely
Application fee
From NZD 6,450 (~$3,658)
Can work
Permanent
Needs a job offer
Documents you need (9)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
1 recent photo that meets the visa photo rules
Chest X-ray and medical exam
Police certificates from every country you're a citizen of or lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Proof of your English, such as an IELTS result
Job offer or current job in a Green List Tier 1 role, with an accredited employer
Proof you meet the job's requirements, such as qualifications or registration
For a partner or children you include: relationship papers, passports, photos, police certificates and medical exams
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For investing at least NZD 5 million (Growth category) or NZD 10 million (Balanced category) in New Zealand. Lets you live, work and study there long term.
Stay
Indefinitely
Application fee
From NZD 27,470 (~$15,580)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (7)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
2 recent passport-size photos
Chest X-ray and medical exam
Police certificates from every country you're a citizen of or lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Proof of the investment funds you'll bring, and how you earned them lawfully
Proof of your relationship with any partner (12 months living together) or children you include
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
If you have experienced family violence and your visa depends on your partner, this lets you leave the relationship and stay and work safely. A resident visa is also available in some cases.
Stay
Up to 6 months
Application fee
Free
Can work
Can lead to permanent
Documents you need (7)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
2 recent passport-size photos
Evidence of the family violence, such as a Police report or a protection order
Proof the abuser was family or close to you and lived with you
Proof of your partnership, if Immigration New Zealand hasn't already assessed it
Chest X-ray and medical exam
Police certificate, if you'll be in New Zealand 2 years or more in total, or if asked
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
If you are on an employer-linked work visa and have reported exploitation, such as unpaid wages, this lets you leave that job and work for someone else.
Stay
Up to 6 months
Application fee
Free
Can work
Documents you need (3)
Report of Exploitation Assessment Letter from Employment New Zealand (apply within 1 month of getting it)
Passport, valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave
2 recent passport-size photos
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For people in New Zealand whom the Police have identified as a suspected victim of people trafficking. Related visas for children and for residence also exist.
Stay
12 months
Application fee
Free
Can work
Can lead to permanent
Documents you need (5)
Passport, or your birth certificate or other ID if you don't have it
2 recent passport-size photos
Proof New Zealand Police certified you as a victim of people trafficking
Police certificate, if you'll be in New Zealand 2 years or more in total, or if asked
Chest X-ray and medical exam, if required
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For holidays, visiting family or friends, or business trips. Cambodian passport holders need this visa. You can't work, but you can do a short course of up to 3 months. There is also a stream where family in Australia sponsors you.
Stay
3, 6 or 12 months
Application fee
From AUD 250 (~$175)
No work
Documents you need (8)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Bank statements for the last 3 months, pay slips or tax records
Invitation letter from family or friends in Australia, if visiting them
Your travel plans
Proof you'll go home: a letter from your employer or school, family ties, or property papers
For a child under 18: birth certificate, and Form 1229 consent from any parent not travelling
Police certificates, if asked
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
The main employer-sponsored work visa. An Australian employer who can't find a local worker can sponsor you. You need the right skills for the job and enough English.
Stay
Up to 4 years
Application fee
From AUD 4,015 (~$2,805)
Can work
Can lead to permanent
Needs a job offer
Documents you need (11)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Nomination from your approved employer (they lodge it)
Skills assessment for your occupation, if required
CV covering at least the last 5 years
Work references on company letterhead
Qualification certificates, and any licence or registration your job needs
Proof of your English, such as an IELTS result
Health insurance for your whole stay in Australia
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
Subclass 494
An employer in regional Australia (anywhere except Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane) sponsors you. You must live and work in a regional area. After 3 years you can apply to stay permanently (subclass 191).
Stay
5 years
Application fee
From AUD 6,140 (~$4,290)
Can work
Can lead to permanent
Needs a job offer
Documents you need (9)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Nomination from your approved employer in a regional area
Skills assessment for your occupation, if required
CV and work references on company letterhead
Qualification certificates, and any licence or registration your job needs
Proof of your English, such as an IELTS result
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government, or sponsored by a relative in a regional area. You need a skills assessment, enough points and an invitation. After 3 years you can apply to stay permanently.
Stay
5 years
Application fee
From AUD 6,140 (~$4,290)
Can work
Can lead to permanent
Documents you need (10)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Invitation to apply from SkillSelect (after your expression of interest)
Nomination by a state or territory, or sponsorship by an eligible relative in a regional area
Skills assessment for your occupation
Proof of the points you claim: English test, qualifications and work experience
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Form 80 and Form 1221 (personal details for the character check)
Divorce, death or separation papers from any earlier marriage
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For young people aged 18 to 30 (35 for some countries) from partner countries such as the UK, Canada, Japan and Korea. Cambodia is not a partner country.
Stay
12 months (can be extended by doing set types of work)
Application fee
From AUD 840 (~$587)
Can work
Not for Cambodian passports
Documents you need (4)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Proof of about AUD 5,000 for your stay, such as a bank statement
A ticket home, or money to buy one
Police certificates, if asked
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For young people aged 18 to 30 from partner countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. Places are limited and some countries use a ballot. Cambodia is not a partner country.
Stay
12 months (can be extended by doing set types of work)
Application fee
From AUD 840 (~$587)
Can work
Not for Cambodian passports
Documents you need (6)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Letter of support from your government, if your country requires one
Proof of your education, such as a degree or university transcripts
Proof of functional English, such as IELTS 4.5 on average
Proof of about AUD 5,000, and a ticket home or money for one
Police certificates, if asked
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For specific short-term activities, such as religious work, research, sport, entertainment or government-endorsed events. You need a sponsor or supporter.
Stay
Depends on the activity, often up to 2 years
Application fee
From AUD 535 (~$374)
Limited work
Documents you need (7)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Invitation letter from your Australian sponsor
Letter of support from the event organiser
Proof you can support yourself, such as bank statements or an employment contract
Police certificates, if asked
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For work under government agreements, for foreign government agencies, as domestic staff for diplomats, and the PALM scheme (Pacific and Timor-Leste citizens only).
Stay
Up to 4 years, depending on the stream
Application fee
From AUD 470 (~$328)
Can work
Documents you need (6)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Letter of support from the Australian side of the government agreement
Qualifications, CV, and any licence your work needs
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For full-time study at a registered (CRICOS) school, college or university. You need an enrolment, enough money and health insurance (OSHC). You can work limited hours while studying.
Stay
Up to 6 years, in line with your course
Application fee
From AUD 2,500 (~$1,747)
Limited work
Documents you need (8)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for every course
Answers to the Genuine Student questions, with papers that back them up
English test result, if required
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your whole stay
Proof of money for fees, travel and living costs (about AUD 29,710 a year to live on)
If under 18: parent consent and welfare arrangements
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For the husband, wife or de facto partner of an Australian citizen or permanent resident, applying from outside Australia. You get a temporary visa (309) first, then the permanent one (100).
Stay
Temporary first, then permanent
Application fee
From AUD 11,710 (~$8,181)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (10)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Birth certificate
Proof of your relationship: shared money, home, social life and commitment (joint accounts, lease, photos, messages)
Marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
Divorce, death or separation papers from any earlier marriage
Your partner's sponsorship, Australian police certificate and proof they're a citizen or permanent resident
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Form 80 and Form 1221 (personal details for the character check)
Health exams, if ImmiAccount says you need them
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For coming to Australia to marry your fiancé or fiancée, who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. After the wedding you can apply for a Partner visa.
Stay
9 to 15 months
Application fee
From AUD 11,710 (~$8,181)
Can work
Can lead to permanent
Documents you need (10)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Birth certificate
Proof you've met your partner in person as adults
Notice of Intended Marriage, signed and witnessed
Proof your relationship is genuine, such as messages, photos and visits
Divorce, death or separation papers from any earlier marriage
Your partner's sponsorship, Australian police certificate and proof they're a citizen or permanent resident
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Health exams, if ImmiAccount says you need them
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For a child to live permanently with a parent who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Subclass 101 is for applying from outside Australia, 802 from inside.
Stay
Permanently
Application fee
From AUD 4,040 (~$2,822)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (7)
Child's passport pages and 4 passport-size photos
Child's birth certificate showing the parent
Proof the parent is an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen
Consent from the other parent, or custody orders
If the child is over 18: proof they depend on the parent, such as money transfers
For children over 16: police certificates and Form 80
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For parents of a child who is settled in Australia as a citizen or permanent resident. It costs less, but the wait is very long (many years). Paid in 2 instalments. Usually at least half of your children must live in Australia.
Stay
Permanently
Application fee
From AUD 8,665 (~$6,054)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (8)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm)
Form 40 – sponsorship by your child in Australia
Balance-of-family proof: each child's birth certificate and where they live permanently
Assurance of Support (a money guarantee), when asked
Police certificates and health exams, only when asked (don't get them early)
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For parents of a child settled in Australia. It costs much more, but the wait is shorter than for the Parent visa (103). You can start with the temporary 173 visa to spread out the cost.
Stay
Permanently
Application fee
From AUD 49,900 (~$34,861)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (9)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
4 recent passport-size photos (45mm x 35mm)
Form 40 – sponsorship by your child in Australia
Balance-of-family proof: each child's birth certificate and where they live permanently
Assurance of Support (a money guarantee), when asked
Police certificates and health exams, only when asked (don't get them early)
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
If you hold a 173 visa: only papers for anything that has changed
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
Lets parents visit their child, an Australian citizen or permanent resident, for a long stay. You can't work, and it doesn't lead to permanent residence.
Stay
3 or 5 years
Application fee
From AUD 6,370 (~$4,450)
No work
Documents you need (9)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Permission to Apply letter from your approved Parent Sponsor
Proof you plan a temporary stay: 3 months of bank statements, pension, property or family at home
Letter about your plans and who you'll visit
Health insurance for your whole stay in Australia
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Form 80 (personal details for the character check)
Health exams, if ImmiAccount says you need them
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
A permanent visa for skilled workers, with no employer or state sponsor needed. You need an occupation on the skills list, a skills assessment, at least 65 points and an invitation. Under 45.
Stay
Permanently
Application fee
From AUD 6,135 (~$4,286)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (10)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Invitation to apply from SkillSelect (after your expression of interest)
Skills assessment for your occupation
Proof of the points you claim: English test, qualifications and work experience
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Form 80 and Form 1221 (personal details for the character check)
Health exams, if ImmiAccount says you need them
Divorce, death or separation papers from any earlier marriage
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
A permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by a state or territory government. You need a skills assessment, at least 65 points and an invitation. Under 45.
Stay
Permanently
Application fee
From AUD 6,140 (~$4,290)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (11)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Invitation to apply from SkillSelect (after your expression of interest)
Nomination from a state or territory government
Skills assessment for your occupation
Proof of the points you claim: English test, qualifications and work experience
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Form 80 and Form 1221 (personal details for the character check)
Health exams, if ImmiAccount says you need them
Divorce, death or separation papers from any earlier marriage
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
A permanent visa for people with an internationally recognised record of outstanding achievement, in fields such as research, business, the arts or sport.
Stay
Permanently
Application fee
From AUD 6,235 (~$4,356)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (8)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Invitation to apply, after your expression of interest
Proof of your outstanding achievements, such as major awards, publications, patents or high pay
Form 1000 – nomination by a person or organisation with a national reputation in your field
Police certificates from every country you lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years
Form 80 and Form 1221 (personal details for the character check)
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
For former Australian permanent residents who spent much of their childhood in Australia or served in the Australian Defence Force, to come back and live.
Stay
Permanently
Application fee
From AUD 6,005 (~$4,195)
Can work
Permanent
Documents you need (6)
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Proof you lived in Australia as a permanent resident, or served in the Australian Defence Force
Proof of your ties to Australia since: visits, property, business, letters to family
Police certificates and health exams, only when asked (don't get them early)
If you include a partner: marriage certificate, or proof you've lived together for 12 months
English translations of any documents not in English
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
Temporary visas that keep you lawful in Australia while you wait for a decision on a new visa. Most are given automatically. A Bridging visa B lets you travel out and come back.
Stay
Until your visa is decided
Application fee
Free
Work rights vary
Documents you need (4)
Usually granted with your main visa application, with no separate documents
Passport pages with your photo and details, and your national ID card
Proof of financial hardship, if asking for permission to work
Proof of why you need to travel, if applying for a Bridging visa B
These are the main ones. The official page has the full list.
