Bridging visas
Introduction Bridging Visas are temporary visas that are granted for a number of reasons. They are not substantive visas – rather, they are visas that allow you to remain in Australia while you resolve matters relating to a substantive visa. Types of Bridging Visas There are many different bridging visas that can come into effect […]
Visitor visas
Contents About the Visitor (subclasses 600, 651, and 601) visas The Visitor (subclass 600) visa Visitor (subclass 600) visa in the Tourist Stream Can I apply for the Visitor (subclass 60) visa in the Tourist Stream? Visitor (subclass 600) Visa in the Tourist Stream Fact Sheet Visitor (subclass 600) visa in the Tourist Stream Visitor […]
Parent visas
General Page Parent Visas If you are the parent of a settled Australian or eligible New Zealand citizen, then a parent visa may be an option for you. Contributory Parent Visas There are two types of parent visas. Contributory and non-contributory parent visas. Contributory parent visas are split into the following: Offshore visas: Subclass 143 […]
Work and Holiday visas
Contents About the Working Holiday Maker (subclass 417 and 462) visas Can I apply for the Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa? You must be outside Australia for your first 417 visa application You must be over 18, but not over the age limit, when applying for the 417 visa What if I go over the […]
Australian visas available to New Zealand citizens or relatives
The Special Category subclass 444 visa The 444 visa, also known as the Special Category visa (SCV), is a temporary visa that allows New Zealand citizens to live and work in Australia indefinitely. The 444 visa is granted automatically to New Zealand citizens upon arrival in Australia, without the need for a formal application process. […]