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 force
Main applicant, from 1 July 2026Nil
Read the Bridging visas A, B, C and E guide →Visa library · Citizenship and residence
Citizenship, residence and bridging visas
Staying lawful while you wait, travelling as a permanent resident, meeting the health requirement and becoming a citizen.
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 →Guide
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 →
Guide
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 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 forceMain 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 forceMain 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 forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$245
Read the Provisional Resident Return visa guide →Subclass808
Confirmatory (Residence) visa
Closed to new applications from 6 February 2025. Information remains for current holders.
Closed to new applicantsMain applicant, from 1 July 2026Closed
Read the Confirmatory (Residence) 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 forceMain applicant, from 1 July 2026A$240
Read the Australian Declaratory visa guide →
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