Purpose: For individuals visiting Australia for tourism, visiting family, or attending business-related activities.

Duration: Grants stays typically for up to 3, 6, or 12 months, depending on the stream and circumstances.

Purpose: For skilled workers nominated by an approved employer to fill positions with skills shortages.

Eligibility: Based on occupation, skills assessment, and employer sponsorship.

Duration: Linked to employment terms, ranging from 2 to 4 years.

Purpose: Provides permanent residency to skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.

Eligibility: Requires a job offer, skills assessment, and employer sponsorship.

Duration: Grants permanent residency.

Purpose: Allows skilled workers to work and live in regional areas of Australia.

Eligibility: Based on occupation, skills assessment, and nomination by an employer in regional areas.

Duration: Grants permanent residency.

Purpose: For international students enrolled in registered courses in Australia.

Eligibility: Requires a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from an Australian institution.

Duration: Valid for the duration of the course.

Purpose: Allows partners or spouses of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia.

Eligibility: Based on the relationship and sponsor's status.

Duration: Grants temporary and permanent residency options.

Purpose: Allows parents of Australian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible New Zealand citizens to live in Australia.

Eligibility: Dependent on various criteria, including balance-of-family test and sponsorship.

Duration: Offers temporary and permanent residency pathways.

Purpose: Offers skilled workers permanent residency based on points tested criteria without requiring employer sponsorship.

Eligibility: Based on skills assessment and meeting points threshold.

Duration: Grants permanent residency.

Purpose: Offers skilled workers permanent residency nominated by a state or territory government.

Eligibility: Requires nomination by a state or territory and meeting points and occupation requirements.

Duration: Grants permanent residency.

Purpose: For business owners, investors, or entrepreneurs interested in establishing or managing businesses in Australia.

Eligibility: Requires nomination and meeting specific investment and business criteria.

Duration: Offers temporary and permanent residency options.