Subclass500
Student visa
Full-time study in a registered course. Most applicants must now apply from outside Australia.
Changing
Main applicant (most sectors), from 1 July 2026A$2,500
Read the Student visa guide →Australian visas · library
Every Australian visa, in one place.
51 visas and processes, 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.
In forceChangingClosed to new applicantsInvitation only or ballot
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.
Subclass590
Student Guardian visa
A parent or eligible relative coming to care for a student under 18.
ChangingMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$2,500
Read the Student Guardian visa guide →Subclass485
Temporary Graduate visa
Work in Australia after eligible Australian study, usually for 18 months to 3 years.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$5,750
Read the Temporary Graduate 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 onlyMain 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 onlyMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140
Read the Skilled Nominated visa guide →Subclass491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year regional visa with state nomination or a relative's sponsorship. Places cut to 14,110 in 2026-27.
ChangingInvitation onlyMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140
Read the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa guide →Subclass191
Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa
Permanent visa for 491 and 494 holders after 3 years in regional Australia.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$630
Read the Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa guide →Subclass887
Skilled Regional visa
Legacy permanent pathway, open only to holders of older regional provisional visas.
Closed to new applicantsMain 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 onlyMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,235
Read the National Innovation visa guide →Process
Skills assessment
How skills assessments work for skilled, employer and graduate visas.
In forceAssessment fee, from 1 July 2026Set by each authority; check its website
Read the Skills assessment guide →Subclass417
Working Holiday visa
Twelve months of holiday and work for young people from 19 partner places.
In forceFirst visa, from 1 July 2026A$840
Read the Working Holiday visa 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 forceBallotFirst visa, 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 forceBallotMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$470
Read the MATES visa (India) guide →Subclass192
Pacific Engagement visa
Permanent visa for Pacific and Timor-Leste nationals selected in the annual ballot.
In forceBallotPacific Engagement stream, main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$345
Read the Pacific Engagement visa guide →Subclass403
Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream
Short and long-term work for Pacific and Timor-Leste workers recruited by approved employers.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$365
Read the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) stream guide →
Employer sponsored visas
Income thresholds for nominations lodged from 1 July 2026: Core Skills A$79,423 and Specialist Skills A$146,576.
Subclass482
Skills in Demand visa
Employer sponsored work for up to 4 years: Specialist Skills, Core Skills or Labour Agreement stream.
In forceMain applicant (all streams), from 1 July 2026A$4,015
Read the Skills in Demand visa guide →Subclass186
Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer sponsored visa: Direct Entry, Temporary Residence Transition or Labour Agreement.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140
Read the Employer Nomination Scheme visa guide →Subclass494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year regional employer sponsored visa with a pathway to the 191.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,140
Read the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa guide →Subclass407
Training visa
Workplace training or professional development. Sponsor and nomination must be approved before you apply.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$535
Read the Training visa guide →Subclass400
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa
Highly specialised, short, non-ongoing work, usually up to 6 months.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$535
Read the Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa guide →Agreement
Labour agreements and DAMAs
Agreements for employers whose needs fall outside standard settings, used with the 482, 494 and 186.
In forceRequest for a labour agreement, from 1 July 2026No fee
Read the Labour agreements and DAMAs guide →
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 forceMain applicant (covers both stages), from 1 July 2026A$11,710
Read the Partner visa (in Australia) guide →Subclass309 / 100
Partner visa (outside Australia)
The partner pathway applied for from outside Australia.
In forceMain applicant (covers both stages), from 1 July 2026A$11,710
Read the Partner visa (outside Australia) guide →Subclass300
Prospective Marriage visa
For a fiance outside Australia who will marry the sponsor within 9 to 15 months.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$11,710
Read the Prospective Marriage visa guide →Subclass103
Parent visa
Permanent parent visa, applied for outside Australia. New applications face a queue estimated at about 42 years.
In forceFirst instalment, 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 forceFirst instalment, 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 force173: first instalment, main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$4,245
Read the Contributory Parent visas guide →Subclass864 / 884
Contributory Aged Parent visas
Contributory parent visas for parents of Age Pension age in Australia. Queue about 18 years.
In force884: first instalment, main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,300
Read the Contributory Aged Parent visas guide →Subclass870
Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa
Visits of 3 or 5 years at a time, up to 10 years in total, without the parent queue. No work.
In forceParent Sponsor application, from 1 July 2026A$420
Read the Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa guide →Subclass101 / 802
Child visa
For a dependent child of an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen.
In forceMain 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 forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$4,040
Read the Adoption visa guide →Subclass445
Dependent Child visa
Lets a child join a parent who holds a temporary partner visa.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$4,040
Read the Dependent Child visa guide →Subclass117 / 837
Orphan Relative visa
For a child under 18 whose parents cannot care for them, sponsored by a relative.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$2,475
Read the Orphan Relative visa guide →Subclass114 / 838
Aged Dependent Relative visa
For an older, single relative who depends on family in Australia. Queue about 26 years.
In forceFirst instalment, main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,600
Read the Aged Dependent Relative visa guide →Subclass115 / 835
Remaining Relative visa
For a person whose only near relatives live in Australia. Queue about 26 years.
In forceFirst instalment, main applicant, from 1 July 2026A$6,600
Read the Remaining 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 forceFirst instalment, 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 and Frequent Traveller streams.
In forceOutside Australia (Tourist, Sponsored Family, Business Visitor), from 1 July 2026A$250
Read the Visitor visa guide →Subclass651
eVisitor
Free online visitor visa for eligible European passport holders.
In forceCharge, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the eVisitor guide →Subclass601
Electronic Travel Authority
Applied for through the Australian ETA app by eligible passport holders.
In forceVisa application charge, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the Electronic Travel Authority guide →Subclass771
Transit visa
Passing through Australia for up to 72 hours on the way to another country.
In forceCharge, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the Transit visa guide →Subclass602
Medical Treatment visa
Medical treatment, organ donation or supporting a patient.
In forceOutside Australia, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the Medical Treatment visa guide →Subclass888
Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa
Only for people who already hold the provisional business innovation and investment visa.
Closed to new applicantsMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$4,375
Read the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa guide →Subclass866
Protection visa
For people in Australia who engage Australia's protection obligations. General information only.
In forceApplication lodged in Australia, from 1 July 2026A$50
Read the Protection visa guide →Subclass200 to 204
Refugee and humanitarian visas (offshore)
Refugee and humanitarian visas, usually applied for outside Australia. General information only.
In forceRefugee, In-country Special Humanitarian, Emergency Rescue and Woman at Risk, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the Refugee and humanitarian visas (offshore) guide →
Citizenship, residence and bridging visas
Staying lawful while you wait, travelling as a permanent resident, meeting the health requirement and becoming a citizen.
Subclass010 to 051
Bridging visas A, B, C and E
Keep you lawful while an onshore application or review is decided. Travel needs a Bridging B.
In forceBridging A, C and E, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the Bridging visas A, B, C and E guide →Subclass155 / 157
Resident Return visa
For permanent residents whose travel facility has ended or is ending.
In forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$1,475
Read the Resident Return visa guide →Citizenship
Australian citizenship by conferral
For permanent residents who meet the residence, character and test requirements.
In forceGeneral eligibility, from 1 July 2026A$595
Read the Australian citizenship by conferral guide →Requirement
The health requirement
What the health requirement means and when a health waiver may be available.
In forceExamination costs, from 1 July 2026Paid to the panel clinic
Read the The health requirement guide →
Review, intervention and cancellation
Refusals, cancellations and character decisions have strict deadlines. Read your letter the day it arrives.
ART
Review at the Administrative Review Tribunal
Review of most onshore refusals and cancellations, and some sponsor-initiated reviews. Deadlines cannot be extended.
In forceMost migration reviews, from 1 July 2026A$3,727
Read the Review at the Administrative Review Tribunal guide →s 351
Ministerial intervention
A request to the Minister after a Tribunal decision, under the current Ministerial Instructions.
In forceRequest, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the Ministerial intervention guide →s 116 / s 501
Visa cancellation and character
Notices of intention to cancel, character decisions and revocation requests. Respond within the time given.
In forceTribunal review, from 1 July 2026As set by the Tribunal
Read the Visa cancellation and character guide →
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Parents
Comparing parent options? See parent visas compared, with charges and published queue estimates side by side.
Charges: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm any charge in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.