Good news for entrepreneurs. A new visa for individual... moreGood news for entrepreneurs. A new visa for individuals with innovative ideas and financial backing from a third party will come into effect from November 2016.
For more information on the Entrepreneur visa http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/188-
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have rele... moreDepartment of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) have released the new Skilled Occupations List (SOL) for 2016-17.
This list will come into effect from 1st July, 2016.
The Skilled Occupations List is used for 189 (Skilled Independent Visa), 489 (Skilled Regional Provisional Visa) and 485 (Graduate Temporary Visa) visa applications.
The DIBP have also released the Consolidated Sponsored Occupations List (CSOL) which is used for 190 (Skilled Nominated Visa), 457 (Temporary Work Skilled Visa) and 186 (Employer Nominated Scheme) visa applications.Here’s the SOL 2016-17 less
Government plans to introduce a new five-year temporary sponsore... moreGovernment plans to introduce a new five-year temporary sponsored parent visa. You can find more information from here
Australia introduced a simplified student visa framework (SSVF) ... moreAustralia introduced a simplified student visa framework (SSVF) on July 1st 2016. Find more information from here
General information
Longer Visitor visas fo... moreVisitor Visas
General information
Longer Visitor visas for parents
Frequently asked questions
Document checklist
Visa application charge
Application form
General information
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) lets you visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities.
Tourism includes holidays, recreation and seeing family or friends.
Business visitor activities may include attending a conference, negotiation or an exploratory business visit.
You cannot work for or provide services to a business or organisation in Australia or sell goods or services to the public. If you are intending to do short-term work in Australia you should apply for the new Temporary work (short stay activity) visa (subclass 400).
People intending informal study or training for less than 3 months, may also apply for a Visitor visa.
Longer Visitor visas for parents of Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents
Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are able to apply for Visi... less
Nationals from China, India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be able to apply for Priority consideration service starting from July 1st 2017.
This is only available to applicant... moreNationals from China, India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be able to apply for Priority consideration service starting from July 1st 2017.
This is only available to applicants who are applying for tourist or business visitor visas.
Requests must be made at the same time the application is submitted and from the country of the passport holder.
Applicants must also pay the Priority Consideration fee of 1000 (AUD), in addition to the required visa application fee.
For more information, please refer to the official Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection Website less
General information
Longer Visitor visas for parents ... moreVisitor Visas
General information
Longer Visitor visas for parents
Frequently asked questions
Document checklist
Visa application charge
Application form
General information
The Visitor visa (subclass 600) lets you visit Australia for tourism or business visitor activities.
Tourism includes holidays, recreation and seeing family or friends.
Business visitor activities may include attending a conference, negotiation or an exploratory business visit.
You cannot work for or provide services to a business or organisation in Australia or sell goods or services to the public. If you are intending to do short-term work in Australia you should apply for the new Temporary work (short stay activity) visa (subclass 400).
People intending informal study or training for less than 3 months, may also apply for a Visitor visa.
Longer Visitor visas for parents of Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents
Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents are able to apply for Visi... less
