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Visa library · closed programs

Closed and repealed visas.

Visas that no longer take new applications, so you can see where an older visa stands. We do not lodge new applications in closed or repealed programs. Some closed visas still have guides because existing holders, or people in limited streams, can still apply.

Information checked 22 October 2026Source: Home Affairs repealed visas list

Closed to new applicants, with guides

Repealed visas

62 visas listed by Home Affairs as repealed, with the closing date where Home Affairs gives one.

Repealed visas, from the Home Affairs list read 22 October 2026
SubclassVisaClosedSource
119 and 857Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme1 July 2012Home Affairs page
120Labour Agreement visa1 July 2012Home Affairs page
121 and 856Employer Nomination Scheme1 July 2012Home Affairs page
124Distinguished Talent visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
132Business Talent (Permanent) visa31 July 2024 (with the Business Innovation and Investment Program)Home Affairs page
160 to 165Business Skills (Provisional) visasHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
175Skilled Independent visa1 July 2012Home Affairs page
176Skilled Sponsored visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
188Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa, original streams31 July 2024Home Affairs page
189Skilled Independent visa, New Zealand stream1 July 2023 (primary applicants)Home Affairs page
401Temporary Work (Long Stay Activity) visa19 November 2016Home Affairs page
402Training and Research visa19 November 2016Home Affairs page
405Investor Retirement visaClosed to new or first-time applicants (date not shown)Home Affairs page
406Government Agreement visa24 November 2012Home Affairs page
408Temporary Activity visa, Australian Government Endorsed Events (COVID-19 Pandemic event)1 February 2024Home Affairs page
410Retirement visaClosed to new or first-time applicants (date not shown)Home Affairs page
411Exchange visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
415Foreign Government Agency visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
416Special Program visa19 November 2016Home Affairs page
419Visiting Academic visa24 November 2012Home Affairs page
420Temporary Work (Entertainment) visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
421Sport visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
422Medical Practitioner visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
423Media and Film Staff visa24 November 2012Home Affairs page
426Domestic Worker (Temporary) Diplomatic and Consular visa24 November 2012Home Affairs page
427Domestic Worker (Temporary) Executive visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
428Religious Worker visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
456Business (Short Stay) visa23 March 2013Home Affairs page
457Temporary Work (Skilled) visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
475Skilled Regional Sponsored visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
476Skilled Recognised Graduate visa1 July 2024Home Affairs page
482Temporary Skill Shortage visa, Short-term stream7 December 2024 (replaced by Skills in Demand)Home Affairs page
482Temporary Skill Shortage visa, Medium-term stream7 December 2024 (replaced by Skills in Demand)Home Affairs page
482Temporary Skill Shortage visa, Labour Agreement stream7 December 2024 (replaced by Skills in Demand)Home Affairs page
485Temporary Graduate visa, Replacement stream1 July 2024Home Affairs page
487Skilled Regional Sponsored visa1 January 2013Home Affairs page
488Superyacht Crew visa19 November 2016Home Affairs page
495Skilled Independent Regional (Provisional) visa1 September 2007Home Affairs page
496Skilled Designated Area Sponsored visa1 September 2007Home Affairs page
570Independent ELICOS Sector visa1 July 2016Home Affairs page
571School Sector visa1 July 2016Home Affairs page
572Vocational Education and Training Sector visa1 July 2016Home Affairs page
573Higher Education Sector visa1 July 2016Home Affairs page
574Postgraduate Research Sector visa1 July 2016Home Affairs page
575Non Award Sector visa1 July 2016Home Affairs page
576Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector visa1 July 2016Home Affairs page
580Student Guardian visa1 July 2016Home Affairs page
675Medical Treatment (Short Stay) visa23 March 2013Home Affairs page
676Tourist visaHome Affairs states it is closed but shows no date on the page.Home Affairs page
685Medical Treatment Long Stay visa23 March 2013Home Affairs page
808Confirmatory (Residence) visa6 February 2025Home Affairs page
845Established Business in Australia visa1 July 2012Home Affairs page
846State or Territory Sponsored Regional Established Business in Australia visa1 July 2012Home Affairs page
855Labour Agreement visa1 July 2012Home Affairs page
885Skilled Independent visa1 January 2013Home Affairs page
886Skilled Sponsored visa1 January 2013Home Affairs page
890Business Owner visa22 March 2025Home Affairs page
891Investor visa22 March 2025Home Affairs page
892State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa22 March 2025Home Affairs page
893State or Territory Sponsored Investor visa22 March 2025Home Affairs page
956 and 977Electronic Travel Authority (Business Entrant)22 March 2013Home Affairs page
976Electronic Travel Authority (Visitor)22 March 2013Home Affairs page

Source: Home Affairs repealed visas. If you hold a repealed visa, its conditions still apply; check VEVO.

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