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    Australia Visa Requirements

    General requirements for applying for a Australia visa. Specific requirements may vary by visa type.

    Available Visa Types

    Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

    For skilled workers not sponsored by employer or state

    High
    Processing Time
    8-12 months
    Application Cost
    AUD $4,640

    Key Requirements

    • Skilled occupation on relevant list
    • Positive skills assessment
    • English language proficiency
    • 65+ points on points test

    Student visa (subclass 500)

    For international students

    Medium
    Processing Time
    4-12 weeks
    Application Cost
    AUD $710

    Key Requirements

    • Enrollment in registered course
    • Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE)
    • English language proficiency
    • Adequate financial capacity

    Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)

    For young people aged 18-30 from eligible countries

    Low
    Processing Time
    2-4 weeks
    Application Cost
    AUD $510

    Key Requirements

    • Age 18-30 (35 for some countries)
    • Passport from eligible country
    • Sufficient funds (AUD $5,000)
    • No children accompanying

    Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

    For skilled workers nominated by Australian employer

    Medium-High
    Processing Time
    8-18 months
    Application Cost
    AUD $4,640

    Key Requirements

    • Employer nomination
    • Skilled occupation
    • Skills assessment
    • English language proficiency