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Australia — Visa Routes & Immigration Options

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Visa Routes (8)

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Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) — Core Skills Stream

Employer-sponsored temporary work visa for skilled workers in occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List.

$2,050~2 months processing
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Skills in Demand Visa (Subclass 482) — Specialist Skills Stream

Employer-sponsored visa for high-earning specialist workers earning above AUD 135,000 per year.

$2,750~1 months processing
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Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) — Points-Tested Stream

Permanent residency visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, state, or family member — based on a points test.

$4,750~7 months processing
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Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)

Points-tested provisional visa allowing skilled workers to live and work in regional Australia for up to 5 years with a pathway to permanent residency.

$4,750~7 months processing
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National Innovation Visa (Subclass 858)

Permanent visa for individuals with exceptional talent and internationally recognised achievements in target innovation sectors.

$3,900~12 months processing
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Student Visa (Subclass 500)

Visa for international students to study full-time at a CRICOS-registered institution in Australia.

$2,450~2 months processing
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Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417)

Visa for young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia for up to 1 year, with extensions possible through specified regional work.

$800~10 days processing
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Digital Nomad Visa (Subclass 408)

Temporary visa allowing remote workers employed by overseas companies to live and work in Australia for up to 12 months.

$600~1 months processing