--- title: Australia Visa Options description: Explore visa options for Australia, including requirements, process, and key costs. image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Advertisement728 × 90AdSense zone 🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA VISA HUB Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps. Official immigration authority Department of Home Affairs Apply on official site → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/visas-for-innovation] Visa fit wizard WHICH AUSTRALIA VISA FITS ME? Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision. 16 route(s) Main goalVisit / tourismStudyWork for an employerRemote work / freelanceJoin family or spouseBusiness / investmentPermanent residenceHighest educationNo formal credentialHigh schoolDiploma / vocationalBachelor or higher I have a qualifying job offerI have a family sponsorI want a PR pathwayI have language-test evidence Search pathways across all countries → [/tools/pathway-finder/] Match 1Business46% fit BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Entrepreneurs and investors can live and manage businesses in Australia with the Business / Self-employed / Investor Long-stay Visa. The process requires a detailed business plan. Read guide → [/visas/australia/business-investor/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Not specified. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 2Family40% fit FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA Yes, eligible family members can join citizens or settled residents through the Family Reunification / Spouse / Partner Visa. This track allows for family unity. Read guide → [/visas/australia/family-spouse/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Not specified. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 3Family40% fit PARTNER VISA (SUBCLASS 820 / 801) Yes, partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents can move to Australia via the Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801). This onshore visa is for those in a genuine relationship. Read guide → [/visas/australia/partner-820-801/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Not specified. Check carefully * Confirm all official requirements before applying. Match 4Migration34% fit GLOBAL TALENT VISA (SUBCLASS 858) Yes, exceptional global innovators can bypass point systems and move to Australia via the National Innovation / Global Talent Visa (Subclass 858). Read guide → [/visas/australia/global-talent-visa-subclass-858/] Why it fits * Can support a longer-term PR pathway. * Education looks compatible: Not specified. * Self-petition or sponsor-light route. Check carefully * Language evidence may be required. BUSINESS / INVESTOR VISA Business · 3-9 months (business approval + visa) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/business-investor/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/visas-for-innovation] FAMILY / SPOUSE VISA Family · 6-24 weeks (varies by relationship and country) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/family-spouse/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-onshore] PARTNER VISA (SUBCLASS 820 / 801) Family · 12-24 months for 820; 12+ months for 801 PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/partner-820-801/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/partner-onshore] EMPLOYER SPONSORED VISA (SUBCLASS 482 TSS / 494 SESR) Migration · 3-6 months for 482; 6-9 months for 494 /, PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/employer-sponsored-visa-subclass-482-tss-494-sesr/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-list/482] GLOBAL TALENT VISA (SUBCLASS 858) Migration · 3-6 months (priority processing) /, PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/global-talent-visa-subclass-858/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs. → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-list/global-talent-visa] SKILLED INDEPENDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 189) Migration · 6-12 months (75% processed within 9 months) /, PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/skilled-independent-visa-subclass-189/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-list/skilled-independent-189] SKILLED NOMINATED VISA (SUBCLASS 190) Migration · 6-12 months (after state nomination) /, PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/skilled-nominated-visa-subclass-190/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-list/skilled-nominated-190] SKILLED WORK REGIONAL (PROVISIONAL) VISA (SUBCLASS 491) Migration · 6-12 months /, PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/skilled-work-regional-provisional-visa-subclass-491/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-work-regional-provisional-491] PERMANENT RESIDENCY / SETTLEMENT Residency · 4-12 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/permanent-residency/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/permanent-resident] SKILLED INDEPENDENT (SUBCLASS 189) Residency · 6-12 months after Invitation PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/skilled-independent-189/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189] STUDENT VISA Student · 4-12 weeks (peaks before academic intake) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/student/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500] STUDENT VISA (SUBCLASS 500) Student · 4-6 weeks PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/student-500/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500] TOURIST / VISITOR VISA Tourist · 5-30 days (varies by mission) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/tourist-visitor/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600] VISITOR VISA (SUBCLASS 600) Tourist · 20 days (75% of cases) PR pathway: No · Job offer: Not always required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/visitor-600/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600] SKILLS IN DEMAND (SUBCLASS 482) Work · 2-6 months PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/tss-482/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skills-in-demand-482] WORK / EMPLOYMENT VISA Work · 4-16 weeks (employer + government processing) PR pathway: Yes · Job offer: Required Read full guide → [/visas/australia/work-employment/]Apply on Department of Home Affairs → [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia] HELPFUL PARTNER LINKS MigrantIQ is free. 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