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Australian visas · library

Every Australian visa, in one place.

77 visa and process guides covering every entry on the Home Affairs visa list, grouped by what you want to do. Each guide covers who it is for, eligibility, the journey from first enquiry to grant and after, charges from 1 July 2026, processing times, refusal risks and a document checklist.

Information checked 22 October 2026
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In forceChangingClosed to new applicantsInvitation onlyBallot

Study and graduate visas

Student visas changed on 2 October 2026: most people must now apply from outside Australia, and most can no longer include family members.

  • Subclass500

    Student visa

    Full-time study in a registered course. Most applicants must now apply from outside Australia.

    Changing

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$2,500

    Read the Student visa guide →

Skilled and work visas

Points-tested visas use the current points table and the 65 point minimum. A redesign has been announced but is not in force.

  • Subclass189

    Skilled Independent visa

    Permanent visa for invited skilled workers with no employer, state or family sponsor.

    ChangingInvitation only

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,135

    Read the Skilled Independent visa guide →

  • Subclass190

    Skilled Nominated visa

    Permanent visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian state or territory.

    ChangingInvitation only

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140

    Read the Skilled Nominated visa guide →

  • Subclass887

    Skilled Regional visa

    Legacy permanent pathway, open only to holders of older regional provisional visas.

    Closed to new applicants

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$630

    Read the Skilled Regional visa guide →

  • Subclass858

    National Innovation visa

    Invitation-only permanent visa for an internationally recognised record of exceptional achievement.

    Invitation only

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,235

    Read the National Innovation visa guide →

  •  Guide

    Skills assessment

    How skills assessments work for skilled, employer and graduate visas.

    In force

    Assessment fee, from 1 July 2026Set by each authority

    Read the Skills assessment guide →

  • Subclass462

    Work and Holiday visa

    Holiday and work for 18 to 30 year olds from 30 countries. Ballot for China, India and Vietnam.

    In forceBallot

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$840

    Read the Work and Holiday visa guide →

  • Subclass403

    MATES visa (India)

    Up to 2 years of work for recent Indian graduates in eligible fields, by ballot.

    In forceBallot

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$470

    Read the MATES visa (India) guide →

  • Subclass408

    Temporary Activity visa

    Short-term work in a specific activity: entertainment, sport, religious work, research, staff exchange, special programs, invited events, superyacht crew, domestic work for executives and Government endorsed events.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$535

    Read the Temporary Activity visa guide →

  • Subclass403

    Temporary Work (International Relations) visa

    Work under government agreements, for foreign government agencies, as a domestic worker for a diplomat, or with privileges and immunities. MATES and PALM are separate guides.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$470

    Read the Temporary Work (International Relations) visa guide →

  • Subclass189 / 191

    Hong Kong stream

    Permanent residence for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) passport holders who have held a 457, 482 or 485 visa for 4 years (3 years in regional areas).

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,135

    Read the Hong Kong stream guide →

  • Subclass124

    Distinguished Talent visa

    Closed to new applications. Exceptional talent applicants now use the National Innovation visa (858).

    Closed to new applicants

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Closed

    Read the Distinguished Talent visa guide →

  • Subclass489

    Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa

    The invited pathway is closed. Only the subsequent entry pathway (family of holders) and the extended stay pathway remain.

    Closed to new applicants

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140

    Read the Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa guide →

Employer sponsored visas

Income thresholds for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026: Core Skills A$79,423 and Specialist Skills A$146,576.

Partner and family visas

Family visas are processed in the order set by a Ministerial Direction from 25 July 2026. Parent and other family visas are capped and queued.

  • Subclass820 / 801

    Partner visa (in Australia)

    For the spouse or de facto partner of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, applying in Australia.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$11,710

    Read the Partner visa (in Australia) guide →

  • Subclass103

    Parent visa

    Permanent parent visa, applied for outside Australia. New applications face a queue estimated at about 42 years.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,600

    Read the Parent visa guide →

  • Subclass804

    Aged Parent visa

    For parents of Age Pension age applying in Australia. Queue estimated at about 42 years.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,600

    Read the Aged Parent visa guide →

  • Subclass143 / 173

    Contributory Parent visas

    Higher-cost parent visas applied for outside Australia, with a queue estimated at about 18 years.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$4,245

    Read the Contributory Parent visas guide →

  • Subclass101 / 802

    Child visa

    For a dependent child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$4,040

    Read the Child visa guide →

  • Subclass102

    Adoption visa

    For a child adopted, or being adopted, outside Australia by an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$4,040

    Read the Adoption visa guide →

  • Subclass117 / 837

    Orphan Relative visa

    For a child under 18 whose parents cannot care for them, sponsored by a relative.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$2,475

    Read the Orphan Relative visa guide →

  • Subclass116 / 836

    Carer visa

    For a relative who will give long-term care to a family member in Australia. Queue about 16 years.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$2,720

    Read the Carer visa guide →

Visitor and other visas

Visitor, transit and medical visas, plus general information on protection and humanitarian visas and the closed business program.

  • Subclass600

    Visitor visa

    Tourism, family visits and business visits: Tourist, Sponsored Family, Business Visitor, Approved Destination Status and Frequent Traveller streams.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$250

    Read the Visitor visa guide →

  • Subclass651

    eVisitor

    Free online visitor visa for eligible European passport holders.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the eVisitor guide →

  • Subclass771

    Transit visa

    Passing through Australia for up to 72 hours on the way to another country.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the Transit visa guide →

  • Subclass866

    Protection visa

    For people in Australia who engage Australia's protection obligations. General information only.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$50

    Read the Protection visa guide →

  • Subclass942

    Crew Travel Authority

    Electronic record for international airline crew, registered by the airline under the Special Purpose visa framework.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the Crew Travel Authority guide →

  • Subclass988

    Maritime Crew visa

    Free visa for foreign crew arriving by sea on an eligible ship on an international voyage.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the Maritime Crew visa guide →

  •  Guide

    Special Purpose visa

    Granted automatically to people with a prescribed status, such as foreign armed forces members and airline crew. You do not apply.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the Special Purpose visa guide →

  • Subclass405

    Investor Retirement visa

    Further visas only for existing or former 405 holders. Listed by Home Affairs among repealed visas.

    Closed to new applicants

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$635

    Read the Investor Retirement visa guide →

  • Subclass410

    Retirement visa

    Further visas only for existing or former 410 holders and their partners.

    Closed to new applicants

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$625

    Read the Retirement visa guide →

  • Subclass132

    Business Talent (Permanent) visa

    Closed with the Business Innovation and Investment Program on 31 July 2024. Applications on hand are still processed.

    Closed to new applicants

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Closed

    Read the Business Talent (Permanent) visa guide →

  • Subclass785

    Temporary Protection visa

    Three-year protection visa for people who arrived without a visa or were not immigration cleared. General information only.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$50

    Read the Temporary Protection visa guide →

  • Subclass790

    Safe Haven Enterprise visa

    Five-year protection visa with a commitment to work or study in regional Australia. General information only.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$50

    Read the Safe Haven Enterprise visa guide →

  • Subclass851

    Resolution of Status visa

    Permanent visa for eligible TPV and SHEV holders who arrived before 14 February 2023. General information only.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the Resolution of Status visa guide →

  • Subclass773

    Border visa

    Granted at the border in limited circumstances. Home Affairs lists a charge for it but publishes no visa page.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the Border visa guide →

  • Subclass995

    Diplomatic (Temporary) visa

    For accredited diplomatic and consular staff. Arranged through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the Diplomatic (Temporary) visa guide →

Citizenship, residence and bridging visas

Staying lawful while you wait, travelling as a permanent resident, meeting the health requirement and becoming a citizen.

  •  Guide

    The health requirement

    What the health requirement means and when a health waiver may be available.

    In force

    Examination costs, from 1 July 2026Paid to the panel clinic

    Read the health requirement guide →

  • Subclass444

    Special Category visa

    The visa most New Zealand citizens receive on arrival, letting them live, work and study in Australia.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil

    Read the Special Category visa guide →

  • Subclass151

    Former Resident visa

    Permanent visa for some former permanent residents who grew up in Australia, and for certain pre-1981 Australian Defence Force members.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,005

    Read the Former Resident visa guide →

  • Subclass159

    Provisional Resident Return visa

    Return travel for some former holders of provisional visas. Home Affairs lists a charge for it but publishes no visa page.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$245

    Read the Provisional Resident Return visa guide →

  • Subclass998

    Australian Declaratory visa

    For some Australian citizens who also hold another nationality. Home Affairs lists a charge for it but publishes no visa page.

    In force

    Main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$240

    Read the Australian Declaratory visa guide →

Review, intervention and cancellation

Refusals, cancellations and character decisions have strict deadlines. Read your letter the day it arrives.

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