Joining your partner or family?
Explore partner, parent and child visas based on your family relationship.
Explore family pathways →YOUR PLANS IN AUSTRALIA
Live, work or study
in Australia.
Explore skilled, work, talent and study pathways, whether moving individually or with your partner and children as accompanying applicants. Eligibility for accompanying applicants depends on the visa.
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
Each pathway has its own requirements. Start with the relevant guide, then consider your location, visa history, evidence and timing.
Not sure where to start? You do not need to know a visa subclass before contacting us. Talk to our team →
01 / WORK, SKILLS & TALENT
Build on your skills and achievements.
SKILLED
Skilled migration
858Points-tested and regional pathways: 189, 190, 491 and 191.
National Innovation visa · subclass 858
WORKAn invitation-only permanent pathway for people with exceptional, internationally recognised achievements.
Work, training & temporary activity visas
Explore 482, 186, 494, 407, 408 and 400. Sponsorship and work requirements differ by pathway.
02 / STUDY & GRADUATES
Plan study and what comes next.
03 / VISIT, RETURN & CITIZENSHIP
Choose the next step for your circumstances.
VISIT
Visitor & working holiday visas
RETURNShort visits, family visits and working holidays have different purposes and conditions.
Resident Return visas · 155 and 157
CITIZENSHIPReview your ability to return as an Australian permanent resident before overseas travel.
Australian citizenship
Explore citizenship eligibility and the application process.
04 / SPECIALIST ADVICE & EXISTING CASES
Get guidance for a specific situation.
CLOSED PROGRAMS · EXISTING CASES
Already hold a business or investment visa?
Review information for existing holders and relevant pending cases separately from current application pathways.
Existing business and investment visa guidance →YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Let’s find your starting point.
A conversation can bring your options into focus.