Australia visa types
Explore Australia visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
38 visa types across 8 categories
Every visa type has different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse visa guides by category to understand which option fits your situation. Each listing covers key requirements, processing times, and links to official sources so you can compare pathways with confidence.
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Work visas
Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) guide for Australia.
Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462) guide for Australia.
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) guide for Australia.
Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) guide for Australia.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491) guide for Australia.
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) Visa (subclass 191) guide for Australia.
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482) guide for Australia.
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186) guide for Australia.
Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) guide for Australia.
Global Talent Visa (subclass 858) guide for Australia.
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (subclass 400) guide for Australia.
Temporary Activity Visa (subclass 408) guide for Australia.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 494) guide for Australia.
Study visas
Student Visa (subclass 500) guide for Australia.
Student Guardian Visa (subclass 590) guide for Australia.
Training Visa (subclass 407) guide for Australia.
Family visas
Partner Visa (onshore) (subclasses 820/801) guide for Australia.
Partner Visa (offshore) (subclasses 309/100) guide for Australia.
Prospective Marriage Visa (subclass 300) guide for Australia.
Parent Visa (subclass 103) guide for Australia.
Contributory Parent Visa (subclass 143) guide for Australia.
Aged Parent Visa (subclass 804) guide for Australia.
Contributory Aged Parent Visa (subclass 864) guide for Australia.
Child Visa (offshore) (subclass 101) guide for Australia.
Child Visa (onshore) (subclass 802) guide for Australia.
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) Visa (subclass 870) guide for Australia.
Dependent Child Visa (subclass 445) guide for Australia.
Visit & tourism
Visitor Visa (subclass 600) guide for Australia.
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) guide for Australia.
eVisitor (subclass 651) guide for Australia.
Transit Visa (subclass 771) guide for Australia.
Other pathways
Refugee Visa (subclass 200) guide for Australia.
Protection Visa (subclass 866) guide for Australia.
Other
Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa (subclass 188) guide for Australia.
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (subclass 888) guide for Australia.
Australian Citizenship guide for Australia.
Special Category Visa (subclass 444) guide for Australia.
Resident Return Visa (subclass 155/157) guide for Australia.
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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